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Deposit Return Letter (with itemized statement)
NextGen Docs form ND-1199. Search ND-1199 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
A landlord's letter returning a tenant's deposit with interest and an itemized list of any deductions, meeting your province's deadline.
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What you will fill in
- Which province is the rental home in?
- Landlord's full legal name
- Tenant's full name (all tenants on the lease)
- Tenant's forwarding address
- Address of the rental unit
- Date the tenancy ended (keys returned)
- What kind of deposit?
- Deposit paid ($)
- Interest owed on it ($)
- Total deductions ($)
- Did the tenant agree to the deductions in writing?
- How is the money being returned?
Good to know
- Deadlines are short: Alberta 10 days, Saskatchewan 7 business days, Manitoba 14 days, BC 15 days (from the later of move-out and the forwarding address), Nova Scotia 10 days.
- You cannot deduct for normal wear and tear such as faded paint or small nail holes. Keep the move-in and move-out inspection reports and receipts.
- If you and the tenant disagree, return the part not in dispute and apply to your provincial tenancy office for the rest.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Which province is the rental home in?”:
English: The rules for notices, deposits and forms are different in each province. Pick the province where the home is, for example Alberta for a basement suite in Calgary.
اردو: جس صوبے میں گھر ہے وہ چنیں۔ ہر صوبے کے قانون الگ ہیں۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਜਿਸ ਸੂਬੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਘਰ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਚੁਣੋ। ਹਰ ਸੂਬੇ ਦੇ ਨਿਯਮ ਵੱਖਰੇ ਹਨ।
हिन्दी: जिस प्रांत में घर है वह चुनें। हर प्रांत के नियम अलग हैं।
Français: Les règles sur les avis, les dépôts et les formulaires changent d'une province à l'autre. Choisissez la province où se trouve le logement.
Questions people ask
How much does the Deposit Return Letter cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Deposit Return Letter in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
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