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Write a final demand before you go to court

Polite reminders haven't worked and the customer has gone quiet. Get a firm, calm final letter that sets a deadline and explains the next step, plus what to check on GOV.UK first.

Updated 17 Oct 2026

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The problem

You're angry and want to say so, but an emotional letter weakens your position. You're not sure what to include before you can make a court claim.

The outcome

Polite reminders haven't worked and the customer has gone quiet. Get a firm, calm final letter that sets a deadline and explains the next step, plus what to check on GOV.UK first.

The prompt · ChatGPT

Help me write a final demand before I consider a court claim.

The customer: [business or individual]
What they owe and for what: [amount, invoice numbers, dates]
What I've done so far: [reminders, calls, dates]

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Polite reminders haven't worked and the customer has gone quiet. Get a firm, calm final letter that sets a deadline and explains the next step, plus what to check on GOV.UK first.

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The prompt · Copilot

Help me write a final demand before I consider a court claim.

The customer: [business or individual]
What they owe and for what: [amount, invoice numbers, dates]
What I've done so far: [reminders, calls, dates]

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A short example

Polite reminders haven't worked and the customer has gone quiet. Get a firm, calm final letter that sets a deadline and explains the next step, plus what to check on GOV.UK first.

1

You describe the debt, the history of reminders and the customer.

2

The assistant asks whether it's a business or consumer customer and what proof you have.

3

You get a calm final letter, a list of what to attach and the GOV.UK pages on late payment and claims.

What happens

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Polite reminders haven't worked and the customer has gone quiet. Get a firm, calm final letter that sets a deadline and explains the next step, plus what to check on GOV.UK first.

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