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U.S. renters · State-aware questionnaire

Did your landlord keep some—or all—of your security deposit?

Know what to demand back. Get the letter to ask for it.

Answer a short questionnaire from memory. Optionally add the landlord's itemized statement, then receive a bottom-line demand amount, an item-by-item assessment, and a professionally formatted demand-letter PDF.

Get my $19 recovery package →See exactly what arrives

$19 one time. About 5 minutes after payment · optional itemized-statement upload · human-reviewed before delivery.

✓ Available nationwide✓ California verified rules✓ Not a law firm

What your $19 buys

A useful recovery package, not another generic template.

Within one business day after your questionnaire, you receive a human-reviewed email that leads with the bottom line and includes the materials below.

01 · Deposit recovery assessment

The bottom line comes first.

Illustrative exampleBased on the facts you provided, you have a basis to demand $1,700 back.
  • A recommended demand amount with the arithmetic shown
  • A strong, moderate, limited, or unclear verdict for each deduction
  • Evidence supporting both your position and the landlord's position
  • Practical next steps based on your stated facts and property state
02 · Formatted PDF

A demand letter you can actually use.

Demand for return of security depositDear Property Manager:

I request payment of $1,700, representing the deductions challenged below...

The letter identifies the challenged deductions and requests payment in a professionally formatted PDF. California letters include verified rule analysis; other states remain factual while coverage expands.

03 · Final review instructions

Know what to check before sending.

1 Verify every name, date, address, and dollar amount.2 Resolve any clearly identified missing fact or bracketed item.3 Reply for factual corrections, then send the approved PDF yourself.

You remain in control. Nothing is sent to your landlord automatically, and the email explains how to request a corrected copy.

Assessment + demand-letter PDF + before-you-send instructionsOne short questionnaire. One-time $19 payment. Email delivery within 1 business day.
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Examples show the format and type of analysis provided, not a promised recovery amount or legal outcome. California currently includes verified rule analysis; other states receive factual, educational materials. DepositCheck is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

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Guided questionnaire

Here is exactly what your $19 buys.

One complete, human-reviewed recovery package built from your answers—not a blank form or automated summary.

One-time · $19

Deposit Recovery Package

  • Recommended amount to demand back
  • Strong, moderate, or limited verdict for every deduction
  • Your property state identified up front
  • Professionally formatted demand letter PDF
  • Concrete next steps if payment is refused
  • No paperwork upload required
  • Email delivery within 1 business day
One-time payment$19Pay securely with Stripe →Full refund if we cannot complete the check from the materials provided.
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Free fact organizer

Start with what you already know.

We’ll flag facts worth including in your questionnaire. Your answers stay in this browser until you leave the page.

2 Did you receive a refund or itemized statement?
3 Were supporting photographs included?
4 Were receipts, invoices, or labor details included?
5 Did you give the landlord a forwarding address?

Educational information only. This organizer does not provide state-specific legal advice or predict an outcome.

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The paid report

A useful outcome, not another template.

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Answer a few questions

Tell us the move-out date, deposit, deductions, and what you believe is unfair. No uploads or scanning required.

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See what to demand

Every charge receives a documented verdict and a recommended amount to challenge.

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Demand it clearly

Receive an editable demand letter based on your facts. California letters include verified rule analysis; other states use a neutral factual request.

Deposit document check$19 one time

Includes one guided questionnaire and email delivery within 1 business day.

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Designed for sensitive moments

Your rental documents should not become someone else’s data.

Private by design

You do not upload documents. Your answers are not used for advertising or model training and are scheduled for deletion after 30 days.

Facts stay editable

You confirm dates, amounts, and extracted details before anything is generated.

Keep your records

Keep your paperwork for your own records. You may need it if the landlord pushes back or you decide to pursue small claims.