10-Day Demand Letter for Payment

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A 10-day demand letter for payment gives the recipient 10 days to repay a debt to the sender or the party the sender is writing on behalf of. The letter lists the amount due, the reason for the debt, the date by which the recipient must repay the sender, and a warning that legal action will be pursued if the recipient doesn’t respond or pay.

10-Day Demand Letter for Payment

A 10-day demand letter for payment gives the recipient 10 days to repay a debt to the sender or the party the sender is writing on behalf of. The letter lists the amount due, the reason for the debt, the date by which the recipient must repay the sender, and a warning that legal action will be pursued if the recipient doesn’t respond or pay.

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A 10-day demand letter for payment gives the recipient 10 days to repay a debt to the sender or the party the sender is writing on behalf of. The letter lists the amount due, the reason for the debt, the date by which the recipient must repay the sender, and a warning that legal action will be pursued if the recipient doesn’t respond or pay.

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Demand Letters for Bad Checks

Several states require that a person or business that issues a bad check is sent a demand letter for payment before the payee files criminal charges or civil action. The number of days’ notice required will depend on the state in which the transaction occurred because the notice period can range from 10 to 60 days.

States That Use the 10-Day Demand Letter

States that use the 10-day demand letter for bad checks include:

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10-DAY PAYMENT DEMAND LETTER

[SENDER NAME]
[SENDER ADDRESS]
[SENDER CONTACT INFO]

Date: [DATE]

[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS]

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.

AMOUNT DUE $[AMOUNT DUE]

YOU HAVE 10 DAYS TO PAY ENDING ON [DATE]

Dear [RECIPIENT NAME],

You currently have an outstanding balance with [NAME OF CREDITOR] in the amount of $[AMOUNT DUE].

The outstanding balance is in regard to: [REASON FOR DEBT].

In order to resolve this matter, you shall have ten (10) days to pay this debt.

If there is no response to this demand letter by [DATE], all legal rights may be explored to recover the debt without further notice, including, but not limited to, legal proceedings necessary in accordance with state and federal laws.

This demand letter serves as official notice to you and may be tendered in court as evidence of your failure to pay. If legal action is to occur, you may be held liable for court fees, attorney’s fees, and damages, and your credit score may be affected.

We hope to resolve this matter as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

______________________
[SENDER’S NAME]