If you are owed money or need to formally put another party on notice of a legal claim, a solicitor’s letter of demand is one of the most effective first steps you can take. Our Letter of Demand service provides a professionally drafted, solicitor-issued demand letter for individuals and businesses in Mayo — at a fixed fee, with fast turnaround.
What Is a Letter of Demand?
A letter of demand (also called a letter before action or a solicitor’s demand letter) is a formal written notice from a solicitor to another party, setting out a legal claim, the amount owed or the action required, and a deadline for compliance — after which legal proceedings will be initiated. Because it is issued on solicitor letterhead, it carries significantly more weight than a personal demand and frequently resolves disputes without the need for court action.
When Should You Send a Letter of Demand?
- An invoice or debt remains unpaid despite repeated reminders
- A client, tenant, or business partner owes you money and is ignoring your communications
- Someone has breached a contract and you need to formally notify them before taking legal action
- You want to put a party on notice of a personal injury claim or property dispute
- A landlord or tenant is in breach of their obligations and you need a formal record of the demand
What Does Our Letter of Demand Include?
- A solicitor-drafted letter on official firm letterhead
- Clear statement of the legal basis for the demand
- The amount claimed or action required
- A specified deadline for compliance (typically 7–14 days)
- Statement that court proceedings, including a claim for costs, will follow if the demand is not met
- Reference to Late Payment of Commercial Debts interest where applicable
What Happens If the Letter Is Ignored?
If the recipient does not comply within the deadline, the next step is typically to issue court proceedings. In Ireland, debt claims under €2,000 can be brought in the Small Claims Court. Larger claims proceed in the District Court (up to €15,000), Circuit Court (up to €75,000), or High Court. Our solicitors can advise on the most appropriate course of action if the letter does not achieve the desired result.
How It Works
- Submit your enquiry — Tell us the details of your claim: who owes what, on what basis, and what you want them to do
- Solicitor review — A qualified Irish solicitor reviews the claim and issues a fixed-fee quote
- Letter drafted and issued — A formal demand letter is prepared and sent to the other party
- Follow-up — If the demand is not met, we advise on next steps
Why Choose Online Legal Services for Your Letter of Demand in Mayo?
- Fixed fees: Affordable legal action without hourly billing
- Solicitor letterhead: Dramatically more effective than a self-sent demand
- Fast: Letters typically drafted and issued within 1–2 working days
- Law Society regulated: All work carried out by solicitors regulated by the Law Society of Ireland
Also see our Debt Collection Letter service and Cease and Desist Letter service. Need legal advice before sending a demand? Book a 30-minute consultation today.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.