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Delaware Security Deposit Demand Letter

A Delaware security deposit demand letter is a letter sent to recover an unreturned security deposit. After the termination of a tenancy, it is in the tenant's right to have their security deposit returned to them in a timely manner. The tenant must provide a forwarding address to the landlord.
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Itemized List: Any outstanding rent, damages, or other fees that have accumulated during the tenancy can be subtracted from the deposit. The landlord must provide a list of all such costs along with the remainder of the security deposit.[1]

Deadline: Should the landlord withhold the deposit for 20 days or more, the tenant may deliver to them a letter requesting that the money be returned to them in full.[2]

Penalties: The landlord may be liable for double the amount of the initial deposit if they fail to adhere to the notice.[3]

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