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Demand Letter Kit builds a professional, state-specific demand letter in minutes — with a letter strength score, an evidence checklist and an instant download. For unpaid invoices, security deposits, refunds, contractor disputes and more.

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Step 1 · Your dispute

Security deposit · California
Deposit amount — $1,850
Moved out 31 days ago · no itemized statement received
California law will be cited

Deposit must be returned in 21 days; bad-faith withholding can mean up to 2× damages. Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5

Court-ready · 92/100 Live preview 
RE: Formal Demand — Return of Security Deposit ($1,850)

Dear Riverside Property Management,

I am writing to formally demand the return of my
full security deposit of $1,850. I vacated the unit
at 123 Main St on June 1, 2026 and returned the keys.

Under California law (Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5), a
landlord must return a deposit within 21 days...

If I do not receive payment by June 30, 2026, I
intend to file in California Small Claims Court.

How it works

From frustrated to filed in three steps.

01

Pick your dispute

Choose from 10+ dispute types — unpaid invoice, security deposit, refund, contractor and more. We tailor the letter to your situation.

02

Answer a few questions

Fill in the facts. Watch your letter build in real time, with a strength score telling you exactly what to add.

03

Send it with confidence

Copy, print or download your letter free, then send it yourself by certified mail with proof of delivery.

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Letter types

A demand letter for every dispute.

Each one is tailored to the dispute, reviewed for accuracy, and ready to make state-specific.

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Security Deposit Demand Letter

A formal letter demanding the return of your security deposit, citing your move-out date and your state’s legal deadline.

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Unpaid Invoice Demand Letter

A firm final notice that tells a non-paying client exactly what they owe, by when, and what happens if they ignore it.

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Contractor Dispute Demand Letter

A formal letter demanding a contractor finish the work, fix defective work, or refund your money under your agreement.

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Debt Collection Demand Letter

A formal letter demanding repayment of money you are owed on a personal loan, IOU, or other unpaid debt.

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Property Damage Demand Letter

A formal letter demanding payment from whoever damaged your property, backed by repair estimates and photos.

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Refund Demand Letter

A formal letter demanding your money back for goods or services that were defective, not delivered, or not as described.

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Unpaid Wages Demand Letter

A formal letter demanding an employer pay wages, overtime, or a final paycheck you earned and are owed.

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Auto Accident Demand Letter

A formal letter to an at-fault driver or their insurer demanding compensation for vehicle damage and accident-related costs.

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Breach of Contract Demand Letter

A formal letter demanding the other party honor a contract they breached, or pay the damages their breach caused.

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Why Demand Letter Kit

More than a template. A strategy.

Anyone can hand you a blank form. Demand Letter Kit tells you what to say, how strong your case is, and what to do next.

Letter Strength Score

A 0–100 score grades your letter on specificity, evidence and clarity — and tells you what to fix before you send.

State-specific law

We cite the right statute, return deadline and small-claims limit for your state — not a generic template.

Settlement readiness

A checklist that tells you when your case is genuinely ready to resolve — or to escalate to small claims.

Evidence checklist

Get a tailored list of the exact documents and proof to gather for your specific dispute.

Private by design

Your letter is drafted entirely in your browser. We don’t store your dispute — no account required.

Free & instant

No account, no watermark, no waiting. Create, score and download your demand letter in minutes — completely free.

The difference

Built the way the others should have been.

Demand Letter Kit Typical tools
Free, downloadable draft (copy / print) Watermarked or paywalled
No signup required to start Account & card up front
Drafted privately in your browser Stored on their servers
State statutes, deadlines & penalties Generic template
Letter strength score & coaching None
Settlement & small-claims guidance Rarely

Frequently asked questions

Is the demand letter generator really free?
Yes — completely free. You can build a professional demand letter and copy it, print it, save it as a PDF, or download it as a text file at no cost, with no account and no watermark. There is no paid tier and no catch.
Do demand letters actually work?
Often, yes. A clear, professional demand letter that references the relevant law and a credible next step (like small claims court) resolves a large share of disputes without litigation — because it’s cheaper and easier for the other side to pay or settle than to fight. Our users report getting a response or payment in roughly 3 out of 4 cases.
Is Demand Letter Kit a law firm or legal advice?
No. Demand Letter Kit is a self-help document tool that provides general legal information, not legal advice, and using it does not create an attorney–client relationship. Our content is researched from official state statutes and court resources and cited so you can verify it — but for advice on your specific situation you should consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Will the letter be specific to my state?
Yes. When you select your state, we cite the applicable statute, the legal deadlines that apply, and your state’s small-claims court limit and filing fee — so your letter carries real legal weight instead of reading like a generic form.
What should I do if they ignore my letter?
Your letter sets a response deadline. If it passes with no resolution, Demand Letter Kit walks you through the next step — usually filing in small claims court, where most demand-letter disputes are well within the dollar limit. A documented demand letter also strengthens your case in court.
Can I send the letter by certified mail?
Yes — and you should. Certified mail with a return receipt is the recommended way to send a demand letter because it proves the recipient received it, which matters if you end up in court. Print your finished letter and take it to any USPS location, then ask for Certified Mail with Return Receipt.

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