Document background
The Request Letter For Refund Of Security Deposit is a crucial document used in the German rental market context when a tenant seeks to reclaim their security deposit (Kaution) after the termination of a lease agreement. Under German law, particularly the Civil Code (BGB), landlords must keep security deposits separate from their assets and return them with interest within a reasonable period after the tenancy ends. This document serves as a formal written request initiating the deposit return process, typically sent after the property handover is complete and any inspection periods have elapsed. It should include specific details about the rental property, tenancy dates, deposit amount, and preferred method of refund. The letter becomes particularly important if there's a delay in the automatic return of the deposit or if there are disputed deductions, as it creates a paper trail for potential legal proceedings.
