U.S. states covered · USPS Certified Mail · From $49.99
SecurityDepositBack
Certified renter recourse
Deadlines vary by state — check yours before it's too late

Your landlord has a deadline.
Hold them to it.

Every U.S. state. USPS Certified Mail. From $49.99.

2 minutes to set up. We help you send a certified letter your landlord can't pretend they didn't get — so you can take back what's yours.

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Formal Notice
Notice of Statutory Deadline
USPS Tracking
9405 5036 9930 0421 8744 18
Re:Return of Security Deposit — 412 Magnolia Ave, Apt 3B
Tenant:Jordan A. Reyes
Move-out:March 31, 2026

Pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a), you were required to return the security deposit, or provide written notice of intent to impose a claim, within 15 days of move-out.

That deadline expired on April 15, 2026. Demand is hereby made for the full $1,600.00 within 10 business days of this notice.

Failure to comply may result in the forfeiture of any claim against the deposit and further action…

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$1,600+
average deposit size
50
states covered
$49.99
flat — no subscriptions
What happens after you click "Start my case"

Four steps from setup to delivery.

1

You tell us what's owed

Drop in your lease or fill in the basics.

Under 2 min
2

We draft the letter

State-specific. Deadline-cited. Yours to read before anything ships.

Cites your statute
3

We mail it — same-day

USPS Certified Mail, same day. Tracking number issued the moment it leaves.

Same-day drop
4

You see it work

Live tracking, signed delivery scan, full case file — ready to hand to an attorney if you ever need one.

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Check your deadline — free.

Drop in your lease (or pick your state) and your move-out date. We'll show the exact rule and deadline. Then send your certified notice from $49.99.

  • No signup required
  • No card to check
  • Fields auto-fill from your lease
or fill manually
$
Free · No signup required
Why it works

Why a certified notice does what texts and emails won't.

  1. 1
    Most landlords expect tenants to walk away. A statute-cited notice signals you won't.
  2. 2
    Certified mail reads like the start of a paper trail — because it is. A formal letter with a tracking number lands differently than a text.
  3. 3
    Many disputes resolve as soon as the landlord sees the tenant is ready to escalate. The certified notice is that first visible step.
  4. 4
    You end up with a dated, signed record that you asked for your deposit back. Useful in any conversation that follows.
  5. 5
    If you ever bring in an attorney, the file is already organized. Notice, tracking, delivery scan, and timeline — all in one place.
The full picture

We're honest about what this is.

We do
  • Creates a statute-cited letter for your landlord. Quotes the specific section of your state's deposit law and the deadline they missed.
  • Mails it via USPS Certified Mail — same day. Tracking number issued the moment it leaves. Signed delivery scan goes straight to your dashboard.
  • Keeps your full mailing record on file. Tracking, receipts, scans, dates — ready to hand to a lawyer if you ever need one.
  • Links you to your state's official tenant resources. The actual statute, the actual hotlines, the actual small-claims info — straight from the source.
We don't
  • Can't guarantee your landlord will pay
  • Doesn't serve as your attorney
  • Won't appear in court for you
  • Doesn't give legal advice
  • Isn't a legal service

This is a self-help software platform. Many tenants get their deposit back after sending a certified notice — results depend on your specific situation.

Simple pricing

Pay once. We do everything.

Most people just need the certified letter. If you want the whole case file — ready for a lawyer if it ever comes to that — add the Full Case File. Both flat fees, no subscriptions, no retainers.

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Letter + Follow-up
$49.99 flat · one case

The certified letter we send to your landlord, plus a follow-up if they don't respond. You approve both before anything ships.

State-specific certified letter
USPS Certified Mail with tracking
Follow-up letter included if needed
You approve before anything is sent
Live case dashboard & timeline
Return receipt with landlord's signature
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Full Case File
$24.99 add-on

Every artifact from your case — letters, tracking, scans, statutes, more — bundled in one ZIP. Available the day your letter is delivered.

  • Case summary in plain English
  • Every letter we sent on your behalf
  • USPS tracking timeline (signed scans included)
  • Evidence checklist (what to keep, what to photograph)
  • Your state's statute + tenant hotlines
  • Lawyer handoff sheet
  • ZIP of everything
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What you walk away with

Every receipt. Every scan. Every record.

From the letter we draft to the signed delivery scan — every artifact of your case is yours to download, save, or hand off if you ever need a lawyer.

Your draft to approve

We write the letter using your state's deposit statute. You read it, edit if you want, and approve. Nothing ships until you say go.

Live USPS tracking

Watch the letter from drop-off to delivery. The signed scan from your landlord's mailbox lands in your dashboard the moment USPS posts it.

Your case, in order

Every event in chronological order — payment, your approvals, mailing, delivery, landlord response. One scrollable view.

Full Case File

Every artifact from your case in a single ZIP — letters, mailing history, case summary, statute links.

Lawyer handoff sheet

A one-page summary built so a lawyer can pick up your case in five minutes — facts, timeline, deadline, recovery target.

Your state's law, on tap

Direct links to your state's deposit statute, tenant hotlines, and small-claims info — straight from official sources, not summaries.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is this legal advice?

No. SecurityDepositBack is a self-help software platform. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Templates are reviewed by licensed attorneys before publication; use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

What states do you cover?

Every U.S. state. Each letter uses state-specific language and deadlines, sourced from the official statute for the state you select.

What if my landlord doesn't respond?

Many landlords respond after receiving a certified demand letter, but results vary. If yours doesn't, the optional follow-up letter is sent only with your approval, 7 days after delivery of the first letter.

What's in the Full Case File?

Case summary, every letter we sent, mailing history, evidence checklist, official state resources, lawyer handoff sheet, and a ZIP export of all uploaded files. Available as a $24.99 add-on after your letter is delivered.

Is the follow-up automatic or optional?

Optional. You review and approve every letter before anything is sent.

Can I cancel after I pay?

Yes — 48 hours to cancel for any reason before we drop the letter at USPS. Full refund.

How does certified mail help?

USPS Certified Mail creates a documented mailing record with tracking and delivery status — your landlord can't credibly claim they never received it. The signed delivery receipt is also exhibit one if your case ever ends up in small-claims court.

Some landlords respond after receiving a certified notice

Take it back.
It begins with a deadline.

From $49.99 · USPS Certified Mail · No attorney · Optional follow-up notice · Self-help software platform.