Sample letter
Request for return of rental guarantee
Now that the inventory of fixtures has been completed and the property returned in good condition, you can recover your rental guarantee .
Here’s a sample letter to make a clear and formal request to your landlord, agency or bank, depending on the type of guarantee. This model is valid in all three Belgian regions
- When to use it: As soon as the apartment is returned and the inventory of fixtures is signed.
- Document type: Official request letter (Word / PDF)
- Recipient: Owner, agency or guarantee organization
- Applicable to : Brussels – Flanders – Wallonia
- Documents to enclose: Copy of rental agreement, inventory of fixtures on departure, proof of security deposit
Sample letter to copy or download
You can copy the text below and personalize it with your information, or download the ready-to-fill-in Word or PDF versions just below.
Text version for emailing
[First and last name], [Full address].
For the attention of [Name of lessor / agency], [Full address].
Done at [City], on [Date].
Subject: Request for return of rental guarantee
Dear Sir/Madam,
On [date de fin du bail], I vacated the property at [adresse du logement] and the inventory of fixtures was signed on [date]. As no damage or shortcomings were noted, I would ask you to release the rental guarantee in full in the amount of [amount in euros].
Please transfer this amount to the following account: IBAN: [your IBAN] – Account holder: [your full name].
Please make the transfer within a reasonable time (maximum 30 days).
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Downloads in Word or PDF format
⬇️ Download the rental guarantee return letter in Word format (.docx)
⬇️ Download the rental guarantee return letter in PDF format (.pdf)
Tips for using this model
- Send your letter by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt if you don’t get a quick response.
- Always enclose a copy of the lease and the signed inventory of fixtures on departure.
- Specify your IBAN to facilitate the transfer.
- If the guarantee is blocked at the bank, you can also send this letter to the depository organization (bank, Garantie.be, etc.).
- In the event of disagreement, contact the justice of the peace in the area where the property is located.
Good to know The lessor has 30 days in which to to release the rental guarantee after the property has been returned. Once this period has elapsed, the tenant can request the release of the deposit directly from the bank or via the justice of the peace.
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Other useful letter templates
- Lease termination letter (template)
- Checklist for inventory of fixtures
- Inventory of fixtures (blank)
