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Demand Letters & Formal Notices

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Demand letters, cease-and-desists, and formal responses. Learn what a lawyer's letter can — and can't — do before you pay for one.

Dana Whitfield Verified lawyer · GA

My ex-landlord kept my deposit. Is a demand letter worth it?

Usually yes. Most deposits come back after one letter citing the state's deadline and penalty statute. Here's what has to be in it.

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Dana Whitfield Verified lawyer · GA

Someone is using my business name. Cease-and-desist or call first?

Call first if it's a misunderstanding; write first if it's deliberate. The letter creates a paper trail either way — here's how to decide.

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