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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… )

How to Send a Letter Notifying Your Intent to Sue

Posted on December 8, 2020 by

If you’re having a feud with someone and you’re reaching the end of your patience, you may be considering filing a lawsuit. Whether it’s to get your money back, put an end to a neighbor’s disturbances or settle a landlord/tenant issue, lawsuits should always be a measure of last resort. Lawsuits are expensive, unpredictable, and consume a great deal of energy and attention.  Before resorting to the court system, it’s a good idea to first send a letter of intent to sue, also sometimes known as a demand letter, to the other side. A pre-suit letter can put the party… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Send a Demand Letter for Unpaid Wages

Posted on October 26, 2020 by

Does your current or former employer owe you money because they failed to pay you for hours worked? According to some researchers, it is estimated that employees are not paid at least $19 billion every year in overtime. Approximately $40-60 billion is lost annually when we consider all forms of wage theft. This enormous discrepancy is largely due to three major factors: employees are not always aware of their employment rights, sometimes employees are not aware they are owed wages, and employers are sometimes not strictly monitored because government agencies do not have the resources to audit every business.  In… ( Read Full Article… )

How Much Does a Demand Letter Cost?

Posted on September 3, 2020 by

A demand letter sent by an attorney can be an effective way to resolve a wide range of disputes. For example, you can send a demand letter if you’re owed money, or you want someone to take a certain action. In this article, we’ll examine what it costs to have a lawyer prepare and send a demand letter, and the secret to getting professional help for an affordable flat fee.  Anyone can send a demand letter, but they’re generally most effective when sent by a lawyer. For example, if someone isn’t repaying your loan and has been ignoring your requests,… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back From a Landlord

Posted on August 29, 2020 by

Tenants after vacating a rented home are understandably eager to get their security deposit back. A rental security deposit can be a significant amount, generally one to three month’s rent, so any potential deductions and delays are cause for concern.   Unfortunately, some landlords will drag their feet when it comes to returning a security deposit. Or they may try to hold part of the money back by deducting for questionable expenses from the deposit amount. In this article, we’ll explore what your rights are and how you can have a lawyer send a demand letter for the return of your… ( Read Full Article… )

What Is a Cease and Desist Letter and How Do I Send One?

Posted on July 22, 2020 by

If you’re wondering what a cease and desist letter is and how you can send one, you’ve come to the right place. In this article we will explain in layman’s terms: What exactly a cease and desist letter is, What situations they typically address, What is included in a cease and desist letter, Who can send a cease and desist letter, and How you can have an attorney send one on your behalf for a low, flat fee.   What Is a Cease and Desist Letter? In simple terms, a cease and desist letter is a letter that is sent to… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Send a Demand Letter If Someone Owes You Money

Posted on July 22, 2020 by

It can be a terrible feeling when someone owes you money and you start sensing they’re giving you the runaround. Someone – or maybe a company – may owe you money for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you made a loan, performed a job, sold an item or are owed for damages to your person or property.  If the other side is ignoring you or simply refusing to pay, this article will discuss how a demand letter can help recoup what is owed to you. We will also discuss how you can have a lawyer send a demand letter for… ( Read Full Article… )

What Is a Demand Letter and How to Send One

Posted on July 22, 2020 by

In this article we will explain in simple terms what a demand letter is and how you can find a lawyer to send one on your behalf for a reasonable flat fee.  What Is a Demand Letter? In a nutshell, a demand letter is a letter sent to a person or business formally demanding something, such as payment. For example, if you had an agreement with someone to pay you for a service or job and were stiffed on the bill, you could send a demand letter insisting on payment. A demand letter could be sent to collect an unpaid… ( Read Full Article… )

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