Florida Demand Letter FAQ

When someone owes you or your company money, but refuses to pay, you can send a "Demand Letter" that demands that they pay their debt, or face further legal consequences. Basically you're saying, "Pay up, or we'll sue you."

What do I do if someone owes me money, but won't pay?

What is in a demand letter?

Demand letters generally contain information about your claim against a debtor, how much they owe you, the reasons why you believe they owe you, a time limit they have to pay you, a copy of any contract or bill, and finally the threat of litigation if the debt is not paid in a timely fashion.

Generally, if you're at the stage of needing a demand letter, you haven't engaged with an attorney yet. Once an attorney sends a demand letter on your behalf, the debtor will either respond to the letter because they know you are serious about collecting, or they will choose to ignore the demand and you can decide whether it's worth it to you to file an action in court to recover the money owed to you.

What is the purpose of a demand letter?

How do I order a Florida demand letter from a Taft Street Lawyer?

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We will draft the demand letter and send it to the recipient via certified mail and email. Often times an email is the quickest way to get a response.

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What happens if they don't respond to the demand letter?

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If the debtor does not respond to our initial demand letter, a representative from Taft Street Law will reach out to you to discuss your litigation options. Depending on the case, we usually offer contingency fee agreements + costs to file the case. We would take the cost of the demand letter off of any award or settlement.

Keep in mind that for small debts it may not make sense to spend more money pursuing in court.