Subject: Secure Your Rights with a Professional North Carolina Sample Letter for Demand for Payment Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address an urgent matter concerning an outstanding payment owed by your company to [Your Name/Business Name]. As a responsible business entity in North Carolina, it is crucial to respect contractual obligations and adhere to the principles of fair trade. We have repeatedly attempted to reach an amicable solution for this unpaid amount totaling [Total Amount Due], which was due on [Due Date]. Unfortunately, all previous attempts to resolve this matter peacefully have been unsuccessful. Thus, after careful consideration, we are left with no option but to send you this formal Demand for Payment letter. Please note that withholding payment without any valid justification is not only detrimental to our business but also a breach of our legally binding agreement. We kindly request you to review your accounts and settle the outstanding balance within [Number of Days] (as stipulated in our agreement) from the date of receiving this letter. To provide clarity on our position, we have attached a copy of the original invoice, which details the goods/services provided, their respective costs, and the agreed-upon payment terms. We trust this will enable you to trace and recognize the debt owed and take immediate action to remedy this situation. In case you were unaware, North Carolina law allows for a range of potential legal consequences for deliberate non-payment, including but not limited to: 1. Filing a Complaint: Should it come to this, we are prepared to pursue legal action through the appropriate judicial authority, which may result in a formal complaint filed against your company. We trust that it won't come to this and sincerely hope to resolve the matter without resorting to litigation. 2. Interest Charges: Furthermore, please be aware that according to both the North Carolina General Statutes and our agreement, interest on the unpaid amount is being accrued from the original due date until the date of settlement. The interest rate is typically [Interest Rate]% per annum, as outlined in our agreement. 3. Collection Costs: Should we need to engage the services of a collection agency or legal representation to recover the outstanding balance, your company may be held financially responsible for these additional costs as authorized under North Carolina law. Given the potential consequences, we genuinely believe it is in the best interest of both parties to resolve this matter promptly. We urge you to take immediate action to satisfy this debt and prevent any unnecessary escalation in this issue. To initiate the settlement process or discuss possible payment alternatives, please contact us at [Your Contact Details] within [Number of Days] of receiving this letter. We are open to finding an agreeable solution that will not only resolve the outstanding balance but preserve the business relationship moving forward. We trust that this formal Demand for Payment letter clearly communicates the seriousness of this matter, and we look forward to receiving a prompt response from your end. Failure to acknowledge or comply with this letter will leave us no choice but to explore all available legal remedies at our disposal. Warm regards, [Your Name/Business Name] [Your Title] [Your Contact Details]