A demand letter is a formal document sent by one party to another in order to resolve a dispute. It can be a request for payment or require some other action.
The recipient is either in financial debt, has breached a contract, or has not fulfilled an obligation.
Demand letters are commonly the first step aggrieved parties turn to before taking legal action against the recipient.
What does the demand letter contain?
Short description of your case
The payment / specific relief you're demanding
Deadline stating when the matter must be settled
A statement that you have the right to take additional legal action if the matter is not settled, and that this demand letter will be served as evidence in court.