Deposit Recovery Calculator
Answer a few questions. We'll calculate your claim, detect violations, and draft your demand letter.
Location & Lease Details
Select where you rented and when you returned the keys to calculate statutory deadlines.
Statutory 21-day return deadline under California Civil Code § 1950.5.
Statutory deadlines begin the day you vacate and return the keys.
Financials & Deductions
Enter deposit figures and check any deductions your landlord withheld.
Violation & Damage Assessment
Your landlord's statutory violations, calculated instantly.
No deadline violation detected. Your landlord returned the deposit within the statutory window.
Days Since Move-Out
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Statutory Return Deadline
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Statutory Violations Detected
Total Court Recovery Target
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Review your attorney-grade demand letter with statutory citations pre-filled.
Customize letter details (Optional)
Certified mail with USPS tracking is legally required for court proof in most jurisdictions.
Protection & Legal Filing Next Steps
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If your landlord ignores this demand letter, file directly in Small Claims Court in 5 minutes without hiring a lawyer.
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Protect your next security deposit with $100k liability and personal property coverage from top-rated carriers.
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Enter the legal mailing addresses for USPS Certified Mail delivery with court-admissible tracking.
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Your formal demand letter has been queued for postal printing and sorting.