Housing: Deposit Withheld / Repairs Ignored

Subject: Request for Return of Security Deposit [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] [EMAIL] [PHONE] [DATE] [LANDLORD NAME] [LANDLORD ADDRESS] Re: Return of Security Deposit - [PROPERTY ADDRESS] Dear [LANDLORD NAME], I vacated the above property on [MOVE-OUT DATE] and provided my forwarding address on [DATE]. I have not yet received my security deposit of $[AMOUNT] CAD or an itemized list of deductions as required by BC's Residential Tenancy Act. Under BC law, landlords must return deposits or provide an itemized list of deductions within 15 days of receiving the tenant's forwarding address. As of today, [X] days have passed since I provided my forwarding address. Please return my full security deposit of $[AMOUNT] CAD to the address above by [DATE - 10 days from letter]. If deductions are being made, please provide an itemized list with receipts for all repairs/cleaning exceeding normal wear and tear, as required by law. I have attached photos of the move-out condition. If I do not receive my deposit or proper documentation by [DATE], I will file a dispute with the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB). Thank you, [YOUR NAME]

Subject: Request for Repairs - [PROPERTY ADDRESS] [YOUR NAME] [PROPERTY ADDRESS] [DATE] [LANDLORD NAME] [LANDLORD ADDRESS] Dear [LANDLORD NAME], I am writing to formally request repairs for the following issues at [PROPERTY ADDRESS]: 1. [ISSUE 1] - Location: [WHERE] - Health/Safety concern: [YES/NO] 2. [ISSUE 2] - Location: [WHERE] - Health/Safety concern: [YES/NO] 3. [ISSUE 3] - Location: [WHERE] - Health/Safety concern: [YES/NO] These issues [AFFECT MY HEALTH AND SAFETY / ARE REQUIRED BY THE LEASE / VIOLATE HABITABILITY REQUIREMENTS]. Under BC's Residential Tenancy Act, landlords are required to maintain the rental unit in a good state of repair and comply with health and safety requirements. Please schedule repairs within [NUMBER] days. I am available [TIMES/DATES]. If repairs are not completed, I may need to file a dispute with the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) to seek remedies available under the Act. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [PHONE]

Subject: Final Demand for Security Deposit - RTB Dispute Pending [YOUR NAME] [ADDRESS] [DATE] [LANDLORD NAME] [ADDRESS] Re: Security Deposit Dispute - [PROPERTY ADDRESS] Dear [LANDLORD NAME], This is my final demand for return of my security deposit of $[AMOUNT] CAD for [PROPERTY ADDRESS]. You failed to return my deposit or provide required documentation within the 15-day timeframe required by BC's Residential Tenancy Act. I have made previous requests on [DATES] which were ignored. If I do not receive full payment or an acceptable settlement proposal by [DATE - 10 days], I will file a dispute application with the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) seeking: - Full deposit return: $[AMOUNT] CAD - Interest on the deposit (if applicable) - Dispute filing fee reimbursement - Any other remedies available under the Act This letter serves as notice of my intent to file with RTB. I hope we can resolve this without formal dispute resolution. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME]