Answer a few questions about your landlord's deductions. Deposit Defender applies your state's security deposit law and generates a ready-to-send demand letter.
Choose your state — we've coded the exact security deposit statute, deadline, and penalty for each.
List what your landlord claimed — carpet replacement, cleaning, repainting. Add the amounts and their reasons.
The app checks each deduction against your state's wear-and-tear standard, lifespan tables, and itemization requirements.
Download a formal demand letter citing your state's statute, demanding return, and threatening the statutory penalty.
Watch a real example with sample data — no signup needed.
We've coded the full security deposit statute for these states, including deadlines, itemization requirements, and statutory penalties:
Don't see your state? We have generic wear-and-tear rules that work nationwide.
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Unlimited deductions • Full legal analysis • Demand letter generation • Download + print • All state laws included
30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't recover at least what you paid, we'll refund you — no questions asked.
No. Deposit Defender is educational document preparation software. It applies your state's security deposit statute to the facts you enter and generates a self-help document. It's not a law firm and doesn't provide individualized legal advice. Review with a local attorney if your situation is complex.
Most deposit disputes resolve with a demand letter — that's what the app generates. If the landlord doesn't respond, the letter is your evidence that you tried to resolve it before filing in small claims court.
That's a statutory violation in most states. The app detects this and adds it to your demand letter — including the specific penalty (double damages, forfeiture, or triple damages depending on your state).
About 15 minutes. Select your state, enter the deductions, and the app does the legal analysis instantly. Your demand letter is ready to download immediately.
30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't recover at least $29, email us for a full refund — no questions, no hoops.
15 minutes. $29. Real legal analysis. Ready-to-send demand letter.
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