This kit follows the real sequence of getting a withheld deposit back: document the property's condition and gather your evidence, track exactly how much is being withheld and the landlord's stated reason for each deduction, then send the formal demand letter. A demand backed by dated condition records and an itemized tally is much harder to ignore. Every tool in this kit is completely free to use — no account, no payment, no catch.
The sequence
Start with the condition report — ideally at move-in, at move-out at the latest. Evidence recorded at the time is far stronger than anything reconstructed once the dispute has started.
Step 1 · Document it
Record the property's condition
A room-by-room record of the property's condition at move-in and move-out, plus the checklists for the evidence you'll need and what to do before handing back the keys.
Step 2 · Track it
Track what's withheld and why
Log the deposit amount, every deduction the landlord claims, the reason given for each, and your response — so you know exactly what you're disputing.
Step 3 · Demand it back
Send the formal demand letter
A formal letter demanding the return of your deposit, challenging improper deductions and setting a clear deadline for payment. The main tool in this kit.