Simple Demand Letter (Letter Before Legal Action)

SIMPLE DEMAND LETTER (LETTER BEFORE LEGAL ACTION)

NAME

RECIPIENT

ADDRESS

NAME

SENDER

ADDRESS

DATE

RE: DEMAND FOR [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLAIM]

(For example: Outstanding Debt, Unpaid Invoice No. ___, Breach of Contract, Return of Property, Payment for Goods Supplied)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I refer to the above subject matter.

This letter serves as a formal demand for you to remedy the matter described below. It is my position that you have failed to fulfil your legal and / or contractual obligations, and I request that you take the action specified in this letter within the time stated.

1. BACKGROUND

( Please provide a brief summary of the circumstances giving rise to this demand. )

Supporting Documents (where applicable):

☐ Agreement or Contract

☐ Invoice

☐ Receipt

☐ Correspondence (letters, emails or messages)

☐ Photographs

☐ Delivery Notes

☐ Other: ______________________________

( Copies of relevant documents should be attached where available. )

2. WHAT IS REQUIRED

( Please complete the applicable section. )

☐ Option A – Payment of Money

I require payment

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