Letters of Demand and Debt Recovery

A letter of demand is often the first formal step in a debt or breach-of-contract matter. It should not be treated as a generic angry letter. It must identify the parties, obligation, breach, amount due, deadline and intended next step if the issue is not resolved.

Clients should provide the agreement, invoices, proof of delivery or performance, payment history, correspondence and details of any admissions made by the debtor. This allows the demand to be accurate and firm.

A weak demand can create problems if it claims the wrong amount, ignores previous payments or threatens action that is not appropriate. A strong demand is clear, evidence-based and aligned with the client’s legal strategy.

The portal can track whether the demand has been drafted, approved, sent, responded to or escalated.

This article provides general information only and should not be treated as legal advice. Every matter must be assessed on its own facts, documents and applicable law.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Specific matters should be assessed on their own facts and documents.

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