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Sample Demand Letter (Free Templates)

Demand Letter - October 23, 2024

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Demand letters can be used in personal injury cases, contract disputes, and debt collection. A demand letter aims to state the sender’s position clearly and concisely and to allow the other party to reply before any legal steps are taken. In certain cases, a demand letter may be the initial stage of a formal legal process, while in others, it may lead to negotiation or settlement.

Below, we have included a chart that discusses different situations where sending a demand letter can be beneficial. We have also included our free demand letter templates for each situation described.

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Sample Demand Letter By Issue
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When should you send a demand letter? 

Sample Demand Letter

You agreed to work as a general contractor for a homeowner and enter into a contract. However, when you show up at the job site, the homeowner informs you they hired someone else.  

Demand Letter for Breach of Contract

You were in a no-injury car accident, and your car was damaged

Demand Letter for No-Injury Car Accidents

You lent someone money, and they refuse to pay you back the money they owe you

Demand Letter for Money Owed

You own a small business and have trouble getting clients to pay their outstanding or past-due invoices

Demand Letter for Payment

Your neighbor drove their car into your front lawn and damaged your property

Demand Letter for Property Damage

Your ex took your dog and refuses to return them

Demand Letter Asking for Return of Property

You purchased a product from an online vendor, but the vendor never shipped the item. Now, you want to request a refund.

Demand Letter Requesting a Refund

You keep receiving robocalls trying to sell you various goods and services. 

Demand Letter for TCPA Violations

You provided services to a client, and they never paid

Demand Letter for Theft of Services

Sample Demand Letter by Receiver
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When should you send a demand letter? 

Sample Demand Letter

The airline lost or damaged your bags and won’t refund or cancel your flight. 

Airline Complaint Letter

You purchased a car from the car dealership with several mechanic defects. 

Demand Letter to a Car Dealership

You hired a contractor that never shows up. Now you want to request a refund

Demand Letter to a Contractor

Your employer doesn’t pay you

Demand Letter for Unpaid Wages

You have homeowner’s insurance, and your insurance company denies a valid claim. 

Demand Letter to an Insurance Company

Your landlord refuses to repair your apartment as per your lease. 

Demand Letter to a Landlord

You took your car to a mechanic, and they performed improper repairs

Demand Letter to a Mechanic

Your tenant refuses to pay rent. 

Demand Letter to a Tenant

Sample Security Deposit Demand Letter
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When should you send a demand letter? 

Sample Demand Letter

Your landlord refuses to return your security deposit. 

50-state Guide to Security Deposit Demand Letters

You rented an apartment in California, and your landlord refuses to return your security deposit within 21 days

California Security Deposit Demand Letter

You moved out of your apartment in New York, and your landlord refuses to return your security deposit within 14 days

New York Security Deposit Demand Letter

You move out of your apartment in Texas, and your landlord refuses to return your security deposit within 30 days.  

Texas Security Deposit Demand Letter

Sample Small Claims Demand Letter
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When should you send a demand letter? 

Sample Demand Letter

You want to sue someone in small claims court, and the court you are filing your lawsuit in asks that you demand payment first. 

Small Claims Demand Letter

You want to sue someone in California small claims court. Before filing, you need to demand payment. 

California Small Claims Demand Letter

You want to sue a business in Texas small claims court for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practice Act. Before filing, you need to provide the business with written notice. 

Texas Small Claims Demand Letter

You want to send someone written notice of your intent to sue

Notice of Intent to Sue Letter

You are trying to settle a dispute

Settlement Demand Letter

Your client has failed to respond to your past invoice notices or demand letters. 


Final Demand Letter Before Legal Action

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Attorney at JusticeDirect. Camila holds a law degree and is a certified mediator. Her passion is breaking down complicated legal processes so that people without an attorney can get justice.