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Date:__________
Landlord’s Name:__________
Landlord or Property Manager Address: __________

Dear, __________

Please accept this letter as written notification of my intent to vacate the premises located at [address] __________ on [date] __________ in
accordance with the lease agreement.

Ohio Revised Code section 5321.16 grants landlords the right to deduct from the security deposit only for damages beyond reasonable wear and tear. Therefore, I would like to inspect the premises in your presence in order to document the condition of the property. Please contact me immediately in order to schedule a convenient inspection time. Furthermore, I request the security deposit in the amount of
$ __________ be returned by [date] __________ .

Please forward the security deposit to the new address below.

Sincerely,

Tenant’s Name:__________
Tenant’s Address and Phone Number: __________

IMPORTANT: Mail your letter with a ‘certificate of mail’ from the post office.