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Letter of demand

A firm, formal request for payment — often all it takes, and the first step before Small Claims Court. Free to use and adapt.

Letter of demand

Your name / business, address, contact details:

Date:

Debtor's name and address:

Dear [name],

LETTER OF DEMAND: R[amount] OUTSTANDING — INVOICE [number] DATED [date]

We supplied [goods/services] to you on [date] in terms of [our agreement / quote number]. Payment of R[amount] was due on [date] and remains unpaid despite our reminders of [dates].

We demand payment of R[amount] into the account below within [10/14] days of the date of this letter, by [date].

Bank:

Account name:

Account number:

Branch code:

Reference:

If payment is not received by that date, we will take legal steps to recover the amount, together with interest and costs, without further notice.

Yours faithfully,

Name, signature:

Send it by email and registered post, and keep proof. Claims up to the Small Claims Court limit can be brought there without a lawyer.

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