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broke the law.

Free security deposit analysis for all 50 states. Find out what they violated — and get a demand letter in minutes.

44MUS renters

$1,800avg deposit

30%report disputes

All 50states covered

Step 1 — Your Situation

State

Move-out date

Deposit amount ($)

Date landlord responded (leave blank if never)

Step 2 — What Did They Keep?

Deductions claimed by landlord (add each line item)

Landlord provided receipts or invoices

Landlord sent notice via certified mail

Paste relevant lease terms (optional — improves demand letter)

Tracing causal chain...

State Law

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Deadline

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Itemization

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Case Strength

Causal Chain

Violations Found

Next Steps

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