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Demand Letter Kit builds a professional, state-specific demand letter in minutes — with a letter completeness 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

Draft completeness · 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 completeness 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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Cease and Desist Letter

A formal letter demanding someone immediately stop harmful conduct — from copyright infringement to harassment to defamation.

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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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Demand Letter to a Contractor

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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Landlord Demand Letter to Tenant

A formal letter from a landlord demanding a tenant pay unpaid rent, repair damage, or cure a lease violation.

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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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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, which draft details are missing, and what to do next.

Draft Completeness Score

A 0–100 checklist tracks entered details and suggests missing information. It does not assess legal merits or predict results.

State-specific law

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

Preparation checklist

Review your stated demand, deadline and listed evidence before deciding how to proceed. The checklist does not determine whether a case is ready for court.

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
Draft completeness score & coaching None
Settlement & small-claims guidance Rarely

Frequently asked questions

Is the demand letter generator really free?
Creating, editing, copying, printing and downloading plain text are free. Browser Print can save a basic PDF. The optional formatted PDF + editable Word download costs $6.50 per letter, with no subscription.
Do demand letters actually work?
A demand letter can clarify a dispute and invite a response or settlement. Results depend on the facts, evidence and recipient. We do not have a verified success rate, and a letter does not guarantee payment or a court outcome.
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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