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Demand Letter

A firm, polite letter asking someone to pay what they owe, leave a property, or return something by a stated deadline, before you take legal action.

From You

Your Full Name

Your Address

Your Mobile Number or Email, If You Want Them to Reach YouFor example, 0917 123 4567.

Full Name of the Person You Are Writing To

Their Address

How to Address Them, If You WantFor example, Mr. Santos or Ms. Reyes. Leave empty for "Sir or Madam".

The Letter

Date of the LetterFor example, 8 October 2026.

Subject

What Happened, BrieflyFor example: On 5 March 2026 you borrowed ₱50,000.00 from me, payable on or before 5 June 2026, as shown by the Promissory Note you signed. Despite my repeated reminders, you have not paid any part of it.

Total Amount Owed in Pesos, If AnyLeave empty if you are not asking for money.

What They Must DoFinish the sentence "I demand that you…". For example: pay the full amount of ₱50,000.00. Or: vacate the house at 45 Rizal Street, Barangay Poblacion, and pay the unpaid rent of ₱24,000.00. Or: return my Canon EOS camera that you borrowed on 2 May 2026.

Number of Days They Have to Do ItFor example, fifteen (15). For a tenant who must leave, the Rules of Court count 15 days for land and 5 days for a building after the demand.

Where or How to Pay or Return It, If You Want to SayFor example: You may pay in cash at my address above, or by deposit to my BPI Savings Account No. 1234-5678-90.

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your full name
your address

date

recipient's full name
recipient's address

Subject: subject

Dear Sir or Madam:

the facts

I therefore make this FINAL DEMAND that you what you demand, within number of days days from your receipt of this letter.

I would prefer to settle this matter without going to court. If you fail to comply within that period, however, I will be constrained to take the appropriate legal action to protect my rights, including bringing the matter before the barangay and the proper court, without further notice to you.

Please give this matter your immediate attention.

Very truly yours,

your full name
Sender

Received by: ______________________________
Signature over printed name and date

Before You Print

Not legal advice. This is a general form. For your own situation, consult a lawyer, especially if your case is unusual or a lot of money is involved.
It does not need a notary to be valid. Sign it, and keep a signed copy.
Deliver it in a way you can prove: hand it over and have the person sign and date the "Received by" line on your copy, or send it by registered mail and keep the registry receipt and return card.
Many disputes between people living in the same city or municipality must first go to the barangay, where officials help both sides settle, before a court case. See the guides Demand Letters, Barangay conciliation and Small claims.

For the steps around this document, see the guide Demand Letters.

Demand Letter

Before You Print

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