District of Columbia Sample Letter for Demand for Payment - Final Notice Before Legal Action

• Category: Letters - Nonlegal - Demands
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0156LR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Final Notice Before Legal Action — Demand for Payment Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring your immediate attention to an unresolved payment issue related to [describe the nature of the transaction/service/contract]. Despite our previous attempts to resolve this matter amicably, the outstanding balance of [EX] remains unpaid. As per our records, we originally entered into a contractual agreement on [date] for the provision of [goods/services]. The agreed-upon terms and conditions clearly state that payment of [EX] was due by [due date]. It is crucial to note that payment for these goods/services has not been received by our company as of the date of this letter. We have made multiple attempts, both through phone calls and written reminders, to bring this matter to your attention and request timely payment. However, all attempts to communicate and negotiate a resolution have gone unanswered. Failure to remit the outstanding balance within [X] days from the date of this letter will leave us with no choice but to seek legal redress to recover the debt owed to us. Pursuing legal action will not only result in additional costs for both parties but may also have serious consequences for your credit rating and reputation. We strongly urge you to consider this matter seriously and remit the full payment of [EX] within [X] days of receiving this letter. Payment should be made by certified check or through an electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the following bank details: Bank Name: [Bank Name] Account Name: [Account Holder Name] Account Number: [Account Number] Routing Number: [Routing Number] If you have already processed the payment, please notify us immediately with relevant documentation to avoid any unnecessary escalation. Should we not receive payment within the specified timeline or receive any correspondence from you outlining valid reasons for non-payment, we will have no choice but to take legal action to protect our company's interests. Please be aware that any legal proceedings will result in additional costs, including court and legal fees, for which you will be held responsible. We are confident that this matter can still be resolved outside a courtroom, and we hope that this final notice serves as an opportunity for you to rectify the situation promptly. Please feel free to contact our office at [phone number] or via email at [email address] should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. We anticipate your immediate attention to this issue and hope to avoid any further escalation. Thank you for your prompt action. We trust that this matter will be resolved amicably, averting the need for legal action. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company Name]