Demand Letter

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	We have demand letters for the following situations: debt owed, NSF checks and stopped payment on a check, insurance claim letter, and certain actions required to be performed.

LawDepot's Demand Letter:

is a letter demanding an outstanding payment or action be performed.
lets you detail why the payment or action required, how it should be carried out (eg. payment in full, payment over time), directions for the reply and a deadline for the reply.
a letter to an insurance company offering to settle your claims against it for certain losses, expenses and damages.
may be used to maintain some goodwill between business parties while encouraging payment, in order to avoid expensive litigation.
may contain the "threat" that if it is not adhered to, the next communication between the parties will be through a formal legal proceeding.

If you want to make a demand to a tenant or landlord, try our Landlord & Tenant Notices.

We regularly maintain this contract. Last Modified: April 2008

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Type of Demand Letter:		Check for explanation

Debt owed: This demand letter should be used when one or more creditors are seeking to collect a debt which is past due from one or more debtors. This letter outlines the amount of the debt, and also provides a description of the transaction creating the debt. Immediate payment of the debt can be demanded, or a settlement may be proposed to resolve the matter without involving litigation. The debtor is advised of the potential legal consequences for failing to adhere to this demand letter.

Stop payment: This demand letter should be used when a person owing money to a creditor makes payment in the form of a check, but then later instructs the bank to stop the check. The creditor can use this demand letter to secure payment of the debt, plus bank and mailing fees. This letter advises the debtor of the legal consequences for failing to adhere to this demand letter. It also urges the debtor to resolve the debt with the creditor, if the debtor believes he/she has a good faith dispute.

NSF check: This demand letter should be used when a check written by a debtor is returned by the debtor's bank due to insufficient funds or the account being closed. This letter outlines the check details (number, date and payment amount) and explains why the bank returned the check. The debtor is advised to pay the amount of the check plus bank and mailing costs, in order to avoid legal proceedings.

Action required: This demand letter should be used when one or more people require a certain action be performed by one or more people. This letter outlines the action to be performed by the receipients of this letter. Documentation may be provided to explain and backup this demand. The recipients of this letter are advised of the potential legal consequences for failing to adhere to this demand letter.

Insurance Claim: This demand letter should be used when an accident victim is trying to reach a settlement with an insurance company. The letter outlines the claim information, including details of the incident such as injuries and expenses. It also asks for a final settlement amount within a specified deadline in forebearance of the claimant's right to sue. It advises the insurer that if they do not reach a settlement, the claimant will pursue their claim in court.

Debt Owed Demand Letter

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Debtor Information	(Person who owes the debt)
Type of Debtor:

First Debtor's Information
Name:		Please fill in the debtor's name.

Address:
	(e.g. Suite #, Building Name, Street)

	(e.g. City, State, Zip Code)

Creditor Information	(Person who is to have received the debt)
Number of Creditors:

First Creditor's Information
Name:		Please fill in the creditor's name.

Address:
	(e.g. Suite #, Building Name, Street)

	(e.g. City, State, Zip Code)

Phone number:
E-mail address:
Fax number:
Type of Creditor:

Debt Information
Currency:
Debt amount:		(e.g. 4,000.00) Q. Can I use the Debt Owed Demand Letter even if the debt isn't owed entirely to me? A. Yes, you can use the Debt Owed Demand Letter, but only demand payment of the portion of the debt that is owed to you.
Date debt payment was due:		(e.g. January 1st, 2004)

Description of debt:

(e.g.	*thirteen cases of Adidas footwear supplied to you by us at your request on January 1st, 2004
	*landscaping services provided to you by us at your request between January 1st, 2004 and June 30th, 2004
	*monies due to me pursuant to the terms of our sales contract dated January 1st, 2004 for the sale of my shares of ABC Inc.)

Documentation

Will documentation proving the debt be provided with letter?

Q. Do I need to provide documentation of the debt owed with the demand letter?

A. No, but providing copies of any documents you have evidencing the debt that is owed will increase the likelihood that the debtor will pay back the debt rather than letting the issue go to court.

Settlement Information

Creditor willing to settle?

(Use this section if you are willing to accept payment terms or a lesser amount to get paid now instead of incurring the cost of litigation.)

Signing Details
Demand Letter to be signed?

Action Required - Demand Letter

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Recipient's Information

(Person who has to perform action)

Type of Person:

First Recipient's Information
Name:		Please fill in the recipient's name.

Address:
	(e.g. Suite #, Building Name, Street)

	(e.g. City, State, Zip Code)

Demander's Information

(Person who is demanding the action be performed)

Number of People Making Demand:

First Demandor's Information
Type of Person:
Name:		Please fill in the demandor's name.

Address:
	(e.g. Suite #, Building Name, Street)

	(e.g. City, State, Zip Code)

Phone number:
E-mail address:
Fax number:

Demand Information

Description of action to be performed:

(e.g.	*return all the Adidas footwear samples that were provided to you by our company.
	*finish painting the deck at my house that I hired you to do in the contract dated April 1, 2006 and that I paid you to do.)

Documentation

Will documentation proving the action to be performed be provided with letter?

Q. Do I need to provide documentation of the action required with the demand letter?

A. No, but providing copies of any documents you have evidencing the action required will increase the likelihood that the recipient will perform the required action rather than letting the issue go to court.

Signing Details
Demand Letter to be signed?

Phone number:
Type of Payee:
Is there a contact person?
Contact person's name:

Payment Information
Amount of bank fees:		(e.g. 5.00, 10.00, etc.)
Cost to send letter:		(e.g. 5.00, 10.00, etc.)

Phone number:
Type of Payee:
Is there a contact person?
Contact person's name:

Payment Information
Amount of bank fees:		(e.g. 5.00, 10.00, 25.00)
Cost to send letter:		(e.g. 5.00, 10.00, 15.00)

Claim Information
Claim Number:
	Enter the claim number provided by the insurance company (e.g. PN123456789).
Date of Incident:
Details of Incident:
Describe to the best of your ability the incident that led to the claim (e.g. On August 19, 2008 I was in an automobile accident while driving...). In your description you should include: where you were and what you were doing at the time of the accident, how the accident happened, accident details such as the make and model of any vehicles involved and a precise street location, why the insured person is responsible for the accident, and any documentation you have to support your argument (such as a police report, medical record, etc.). You may want to consider attaching copies of any documentation available.

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Second Debtor's Information
Name:		Please fill in the debtor's name.

Third Debtor's Information
Name:		Please fill in the debtor's name.

Fourth Debtor's Information
Name:		Please fill in the debtor's name.

Second Creditor's Information
Name:		Please fill in the creditor's name.

Third Creditor's Information
Name:		Please fill in the creditor's name.

Fourth Creditor's Information
Name:		Please fill in the creditor's name.

Day of the week payment is due:
	(e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Day of the year payment is due:
	(e.g. July 1st, May 3rd, June 6th)

First installment due on:		(e.g. July 1st, 2004)
Payment should be sent to:

Check Information
Currency:
Amount of check payment:		(e.g. 4,000.00)

Second Recipient's Information
Name:		Please fill in the recipient's name.

Third Recipient's Information
Name:		Please fill in the recipient's name.

Fourth Recipient's Information
Name:		Please fill in the recipient's name.

Second Demandor's Information
Type of Person:
Name:		Please fill in the demandor's name.

Third Demandor's Information
Type of Person:
Name:		Please fill in the demandor's name.

Fourth Demandor's Information
Type of Person:
Name:		Please fill in the demandor's name.

Name:		Please fill in the Insureance company's name.
Address:
	(e.g. Street, City, State and Zip Code)

Settlement Information
Amount: $
	Enter the amount you are demanding from the insurance company. This amount should be more than your claim is worth so that you have room to negotiate a settlement.
Deadline:
	Enter the number of days in which the insurance company has to respond or make payment (e.g. 7, 14, 21, etc.).