Security Deposit Receipt Example
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Document: Security Deposit Receipt
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Last updated 7/27/2026
SECURITY DEPOSIT RECEIPT
Receipt Number: 2023-SD-0045 Date Issued: 12 October 2023
RECEIVED FROM Client Name: Sarah Jenkins Address: 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: 0412 345 678 Email: sarah.jenkins@email.com
PAYMENT DETAILS Amount Received: $1,500.00 Payment Method: Bank Transfer Bank Reference: INV-0045-DEP
BUSINESS DETAILS Business Name: Elite Landscaping Solutions Pty Ltd ABN: 12 345 678 901 Address: 10 Trade Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Phone: 02 9876 5432 Email: accounts@elitelandscaping.com.au
PURPOSE OF DEPOSIT This deposit is paid for the following goods or services: Supply and installation of paving and retaining walls for rear garden.
Quote/Order Reference: Quote #QLD-882 Total Contract Value: $15,000.00
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- This security deposit will be held towards the final payment for the goods or services listed above.
- This deposit is fully refundable if the order is cancelled by Elite Landscaping Solutions Pty Ltd.
- This deposit is non-refundable if the client cancels the order within 7 days of payment.
- The deposit will be forfeited if the client fails to proceed with the contract by 30 November 2023.
- This receipt is issued under the relevant Australian Consumer Law regulations.
- GST Status: INCLUSIVE
Authorised Signature: M. Smith Print Name: Michael Smith
Notes
This example shows a deposit for a landscaping job. Note the specific cancellation terms. The business stated the deposit is non-refundable if the client cancels within 7 days. This protects the business's schedule. The receipt also links to Quote #QLD-882. This connects the receipt to the main contract. The amount is 10 percent of the total contract value. This complies with typical home building regulations in states like NSW.
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Security Deposit Receipt
A written record confirming payment of a security deposit by a client to a business. It serves as proof of funds held for future performance or damages.