Sample Letter to Request Deposit General Writing Sample Task 1 for 2022

 You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit.

Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter

• explain why you are writing
• ask for the return of your deposit
• inform the landlord of possible legal action

Write at least 150 words.

 Model answer

Using connecting expressions, complete this sample answer.

Dear Mr. Coleman,

I am writing to request the return of the £800 deposit  I paid to you  I rented No. 21, Britannia Court for the month of April.  I telephoned your office I was told  you are not intending to repay this money  I am unable to understand the reason for this.

 I signed the rental agreement it was my understanding  the deposit would be returned  the apartment was vacated dean and undamaged. This was the condition of the flat  I returned the keys. I cleaned the whole apartment and there were no breakages and no damage to fittings or furniture.

I believe  I have kept to the terms of the agreement and  I respectfully request  my deposit be repaid in full. I shall have no alternative  to seek legal advice  we are unable to resolve this matter in a satisfactory manner.

Yours sincerely,
Steve Chapman