Security deposit return and itemized deductions
Date:
To:
Forwarding address:
Property vacated:
Tenancy ended: Keys returned:
| Item | Description of the damage or charge | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ | |
| 2 | $ | |
| 3 | $ | |
| 4 | $ | |
| 5 | $ |
Deposit held: $
Total deductions: $
Balance returned with this letter: $
Deductions above are for damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, or for unpaid rent or charges under the lease. Receipts or estimates supporting each item are enclosed.
Landlord or agent
Signature Date
Send it so you can prove the date. Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible: a worn carpet after four years is wear, a burn in it is damage. If you cannot show the difference with a move in record, the deduction is hard to defend.
Informational template, not legal advice. Written against Maine law as of August 2026. propertymanagementbangor.com is not a law firm and does not manage property.
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