<Your landlord’s name
Your landlord’s address
Your town/city
Your postcode>

<Your name 
Your address
Town/city
Postcode>

Date 

Dear <your landlord’s name>,

Re: Return of deposit <insert the address of property for which deposit relates>

I am writing regarding the deposit I paid for <address of property>. I am concerned that my deposit of <£insert amount of deposit> has not been returned/only <£X amount> of my deposit of <£XX> has been returned. <delete as appropriate> 

I left the property in good condition and do not consider that there is any requirement to retain my deposit. I would therefore be grateful if you could send me a written breakdown of the money deducted from my deposit, enclosing receipts for any costs incurred.

<If you paid this to a letting agency rather than the landlord direct, add:>
The deposit was initially paid it to the letting agent acting on your behalf (insert name of letting agent) but as the landlord you are responsible for returning it.>

Please arrange payment returning the full/outstanding amount of my deposit.

If you are not prepared to do so, please confirm your reasons in writing, as requested above, itemising any financial losses you consider that you have incurred.

I look forward to your reply within fourteen days.

Yours sincerely, 

<Your signature and name>
Contact telephone number: <your number>