Debt Recovery Letters & Legal Demands | Template Guide

Letters and Legal Demands #

Payment Reminder Letters #

Escalating series of letters:

  • First reminder letter
  • Second payment request
  • Final warning letter
  • Notice of intended action
  • Letter before action

Writing Effective Letters #

Key components to include:

  • Clear invoice references
  • Exact amounts owed
  • Payment due dates
  • Late payment charges
  • Consequences of non-payment

Statutory Demands #

Understanding statutory demands:

  • When to use them
  • Format requirements
  • Service rules
  • Response deadlines
  • Next steps after service

Types of legal notices:

  • Letter before action
  • Notice of court proceedings
  • Statutory demand
  • Winding up notices
  • Bankruptcy notices