{"id":94,"date":"2018-06-21T19:30:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T19:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amafirm.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2020-03-18T16:12:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T16:12:03","slug":"5-keys-effective-demand-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amafirm.com\/blog\/commerical-collections-news\/5-keys-effective-demand-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Keys to an Effective Demand Letter"},"content":{"rendered":"


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When your numerous calls and letters go unanswered, it’s time to involve a recognized commercial debt recovery firm. An official demand letter from a<\/span> professional, recognized collections agency<\/span><\/a> shows your seriousness and the potential for litigation if a voluntary pay agreement isn’t reached. At Alexander, Miller & Associates, we will work with you to craft a demand letter that gets results.<\/span><\/p>\n

Confusing your debtor with a letter that is too long or unclear could hinder successful repayment. Get to the point and write in a concise manner while avoiding jargon. This will clarify the urgency of the situation and hopefully yield a positive result. When sending out an official demand letter, keep in mind the following 5 components:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Emphasize that other forms of communication have been exhausted.<\/b> Underline the frequency in which your business has tried to contact the debtor. You should also have a record of each of these contact points.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Make the possibility of litigation very clear. <\/b>Normally, a debtor is given 10 days from the receipt of the demand letter to resolve their debt. Whatever your terms are, make it unequivocally clear that a lawsuit is imminent.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Give them the opportunity of alternative payment solutions.<\/b> Sometimes businesses are unable to pay due to current financial hardship, but will be capable of payment in the future. Knowing that they have the option for a payment plan could encourage them to negotiate terms, rather than continuing to avoid you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Give them the opportunity to deny the debt.<\/b> A response, even a negative one, is helpful. It confirms that the person you’re reaching is indeed the right one to speak to about recovery. At that point, a<\/span> private investigation<\/span><\/a> might be valuable to determine the possibility of successful litigation.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Put your deadlines in writing.<\/b> Support your legal claim with the chronological facts: when the debt was incurred, when you contacted them for collection, etc. Then be sure to give deadlines on when you must see a response before litigation begins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Alexander, Miller & Associates utilizes a series of legal demand letters and collector efforts to assist in the collection process. Our <\/span>60 years of collection agency experience<\/span><\/a> ensures the highest success rate. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    When your numerous calls and letters go unanswered, it’s time to involve a recognized commercial debt recovery firm. An official demand letter from a professional, recognized collections agency shows your seriousness and the potential for litigation if a voluntary pay agreement isn’t reached. At Alexander, Miller & Associates, we will work with you to craft … Continue reading “5 Keys to an Effective Demand Letter”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Keys to an Effective Demand Letter | Alexander Miller & Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When writing a demand letter, you need to be clear and direct. 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