Letter of Demand

What is a Letter of Demand?

A letter of demand is a formal notice requesting payment of an outstanding debt or fulfilment of an obligation before legal action is taken.

Think of it like this…

It’s the final warning before going to court.

Why does it matter?

Often required before starting legal proceedings
Can resolve disputes without costly litigation
Creates a paper trail showing attempts to recover the debt

Best practice

State the amount owed, due date, and consequences, and send via a traceable method.