Demand Letter Templates (10+)

demand letter is a final written request for a debt, breach of contract, or other claim before legal action. It serves as formal notice to another party that they have violated an agreement or obligation while providing a last opportunity to resolve the matter outside of court.

Last updated July 3rd, 2025

demand letter is a final written request for a debt, breach of contract, or other claim before legal action. It serves as formal notice to another party that they have violated an agreement or obligation while providing a last opportunity to resolve the matter outside of court.

What should it include?

  • Identification: Clearly define both parties.
  • Specific Demand: The request made to the other party (e.g., payment, action, or to stop specific behavior).
  • Statement of Facts: A chronological description of the events that occurred.
  • Legal Basis: The specific legal obligation, contract provision, or responsibility that was breached.
  • Damages/Harm Suffered: A detailed accounting of the financial losses, damages, or harm that was experienced.
  • Deadline: A due date by which the specific demand must be completed (commonly between 5 to 30 days).
  • Consequences: What will occur if the demand is not honored (e.g., lawsuit, higher payment amount, etc.)

By Type (11)

  1. Breach of Contract
  2. Car Accident
  3. Collections (Agency)
  4. Construction
  5. Insurance Demand
  6. Payment Demand
  7. Personal Injury
  8. Rent
  9. Security Deposit (Return)
  10. Settlement
  11. Small Claims

Sample

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