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How to Send a Legal Letter Online

Posted on December 30, 2021 by

Do you need to send a legal letter to someone? A legal letter is also sometimes called a demand letter or cease and desist.  In essence, a legal letter requests that someone takes action or refrains from doing something. A legal letter can also signal someone’s intent to take action. For example, legal letters are commonly used to demand payment, stop harassment, or request delivery of something that was promised.  A legal letter is written and sent by an attorney. The letter specifies the requested actions and the potential consequences for not complying. Legal letters can be an effective dispute… ( Read Full Article… )

How a Lawyer Can Help if Your Landlord Rejects Your Emotional Support Animal

Posted on October 5, 2021 by

No matter what state you live in, you are protected by federal law as an emotional support animal owner. Some states, such as New York, California, and Florida, even have additional laws prohibiting discrimination against ESA owners in housing.  For a landlord to accommodate your emotional support animal, they are entitled to see an ESA letter from a therapist or doctor. If you provide them with a valid ESA letter, they can only reject your ESA request in limited circumstances. What do you do, however, if your landlord, HOA, co-op board, or property manager wrongly rejects your emotional support animal… ( Read Full Article… )

California Demand Letter Requirements

Posted on August 19, 2021 by

Different states have different considerations regarding how to send a valid demand letter. If you are in California and need to send a demand letter but are unsure of what is required in the Golden State, then consider the tips below. You’ll learn everything you need to know about the California demand letter requirements. We’ll also tell you how to make a demand letter more effective by having a lawyer send it without paying for a large legal bill.  State the Relief Being Sought When writing a demand letter, you must clearly state what kind of relief you are seeking…. ( Read Full Article… )

How to Get Your Money Back From a Company

Posted on June 15, 2021 by

Easy refunds have become commonplace in modern retail. Perhaps the shirt you ordered did not fit the way you thought it would, you were charged for an item that was not included in your order, or the product arrived damaged or otherwise defective. As online businesses continue to grow and compete against one another, the ease with which you can return an item or obtain a refund can be a deciding factor in whether you purchase from a business. Despite these improvements, some businesses still do not make it easy to get your money back. What are your options to get… ( Read Full Article… )

5 Tips for Writing a Demand Letter and 3 Things to Avoid

Posted on May 12, 2021 by

A demand letter is a letter usually sent by an attorney that asks the recipient to comply with their client’s requests. A successful demand letter can resolve a dispute right away, whether that means the recipient paying money owed or taking some other action to settle the matter. You don’t actually need a legal license to write a demand letter, but they are more effective when sent by an attorney. That’s because a demand letter from an attorney conveys that you have escalated the matter to a more critical point. Attorneys also understand how to write demand letters and avoid… ( Read Full Article… )

Is a Demand Letter a Legal Document?

Posted on May 4, 2021 by

A demand letter is a document formally requesting action sent by one party to another, usually to request payment or correct a wrongdoing. The recipient of the demand letter may be someone who owes money, breached a contract, is in financial default, or has failed to follow through with an undertaking. A demand letter is not a “legal document” in the sense that it is a binding contract or has to be prepared by a licensed attorney. Technically, you can write your own demand letter, although demand letters are most effectively written by attorneys. Sending a demand letter on your… ( Read Full Article… )

Collect Money Owed from Former Tenants with an Attorney Demand Letter

Posted on April 5, 2021 by

Residential and commercial landlords all too often know the pain of trying to collect money from tenants, especially if they have vacated the property. In many cases, the security deposit may not be enough to cover what is owed. For example, the tenant may have left while several months delinquent on rent, or they may have caused significant damage to the apartment, home, office space, warehouse, or storefront, which was only discovered after they moved.  Once the tenant moves out, trying to get their attention can be like herding cats. You might even be having trouble locating exactly where they… ( Read Full Article… )

Does a Demand Letter Sent by an Attorney Work?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by

If you are embroiled in a dispute and are thinking about hiring a lawyer to send a demand letter, you may be asking yourself whether it’s worth the cost. Hiring an attorney to send a demand letter can help for several reasons and may actually save you money in the long run. A demand letter sent by an attorney can get you the results you’re looking for but can also give you a clearer sense of your options once the recipient responds (or doesn’t respond).  Demand letters are sent by attorneys to resolve an issue before it escalates into a… ( Read Full Article… )

7 Things to Do if You Have Received a Demand Letter

Posted on March 4, 2021 by

Receiving a demand letter, especially from an attorney, is not a pleasant experience. Demand letters are used as a tactic to encourage a party to take (or refrain from) a particular action. For example, the sender may be asking you to pay a bill or repay a loan.   A demand letter can act as a starting point for settling a dispute. A demand letter can also serve as an ultimatum before the sender takes more serious action is taken. If the parties can’t come to an agreement after a demand letter is sent, the next step may be litigation.  What… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Get a Personal Loan Repaid from a Friend or Family Member

Posted on January 5, 2021 by

If you have loaned money to a friend, family member, or acquaintance and they haven’t paid you back, you’re not alone. Many people generously offer financial assistance to someone close to them, trusting that they will eventually be paid back, but then unexpectedly encounter difficulty when the loan comes due.  Collecting money from someone you know can be a delicate situation. There are unique considerations involved when a personal loan involves someone (and mutual acquaintances) that are part of your life. You certainly want to collect what you’re owed, but you want to limit any hard feelings and lingering resentment. … ( Read Full Article… )

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