Letter of demand drafting
A clear, correctly worded letter of demand often recovers the money without any further step. We draft it, you send it — or we send it on your instruction.
What you receive
- Letter of demand on our letterhead or yours
- Correct payment deadline and interest wording
- A record of delivery for later proceedings
- Guidance on the next step if the deadline passes
Common questions
How long should I give the other party to pay?
Seven to fourteen business days is standard for an ordinary commercial debt, unless a contract or statute prescribes a specific period.
What happens if they ignore the letter?
The next step is usually summons or a small claims court application, depending on the amount. Litigation is reserved work, so we refer you to an admitted legal practitioner at that point.
We do provide legal advice — but only on non-reserved matters. Nkadimeng Danny Legal and Compliance Support provides legal information and legal advice on non-reserved matters, and prepares legal opinions. We are not a firm of admitted attorneys, so we do not undertake work reserved by the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014 and we do not represent clients in court. See our full scope.
This page is part of our Consumer Rights & Debt Support service.
Other things we help with
Contract drafting in Johannesburg
Businesses and individuals in Gauteng searching for a drafter for a specific agreement.
Contract drafting in Cape Town
Western Cape businesses looking for affordable drafting without a law firm retainer.
Help with a CCMA referral
Employees and employers who need to refer or defend a dispute at the CCMA.
Legal advice on non-reserved matters. Nkadimeng Danny is not an admitted attorney. We provide legal information, legal advice on non-reserved matters, legal opinions, paralegal support and compliance services. For reserved matters or court representation we will refer you appropriately. Full disclaimer.