<Your landlord’s name 
Your landlord’s address
Town/city
Postcode>

<Your name 
Your address
Town/city
Postcode>

Date

Dear <your landlord’s name>,

LETTER BEFORE ACTION

Further to my letter dated <insert date of last letter>, I have not heard from you regarding my deposit in respect of my renting agreement at <insert address of property> . Please find enclosed a copy of a completed court form N1. This is a claim for the return of my deposit and it will be submitted to the county court at <insert location> 14 days from the date of this letter unless I receive a cheque for <insert amount of the deposit that you want from the landlord> or the amount is paid into my account before then. Please see the enclosed letter for payment details. 

I would prefer not to have to take this course of action, but will have no option unless I hear from you within 14 days and my deposit is returned as requested. Please note, if I have to go to court to recover my deposit from you then I will also be asking the court to order that you pay my costs of doing so. 

I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

<Your name>
Contact number: <your number>