Return of Personal Property Letter Template

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A return of personal property letter is used to give someone a chance to return personal property before the rightful owner pursues legal action. The letter is sent by the owner to the person who is in illegal possession of their belongings. If the recipient doesn’t return the property, the sender may file a civil suit or police report against them, depending on the circumstances.

Return of Personal Property Letter Template

A return of personal property letter is used to give someone a chance to return personal property before the rightful owner pursues legal action. The letter is sent by the owner to the person who is in illegal possession of their belongings. If the recipient doesn’t return the property, the sender may file a civil suit or police report against them, depending on the circumstances.

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A return of personal property letter is used to give someone a chance to return personal property before the rightful owner pursues legal action. The letter is sent by the owner to the person who is in illegal possession of their belongings. If the recipient doesn’t return the property, the sender may file a civil suit or police report against them, depending on the circumstances.

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Demanding the Return of Personal Property

Before sending a demand letter for the return of personal property, efforts should be made to resolve the issue civilly without making threats or demands. If the rightful owner is unsuccessful after making multiple requests, they may draft a letter for the return of their belongings.

The demand letter threatens legal action, which will usually be a civil lawsuit. However, if the items were stolen, a police report can be filed. For more serious cases, attorney consultation may be advisable.

Generally, the rightful owner will need proof of ownership for their case to be enforceable, such as a receipt, bill of sale, bank statement, title, or other pertinent documentation.

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PERSONAL PROPERTY DEMAND LETTER

[SENDER NAME]
[SENDER ADDRESS]
[SENDER CONTACT INFO]

Date: [DATE]

[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Unlawful Possession of Personal Property

Dear [RECIPIENT NAME],

This is an official notice to make it known that you are in unlawful possession of the following property: [LIST AND DESCRIBE PROPERTY]

I, [NAME OF SENDER], am the rightful owner of the above-described property and formally demand that it be returned to me immediately at your own expense.

If there is no response to this letter by [DATE], all legal rights may be explored, including, but not limited to, legal proceedings necessary to recover the property.

This demand letter serves as official notice to you and may be tendered in court as evidence of your failure to cooperate. If legal action is to occur, you may be held liable for court fees, attorney’s fees, and damages.

I hope to resolve this matter as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

______________________
[SENDER’S NAME]