Letter of Demand — Queensland
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Need a letter of demand in Queensland? Claim Done generates a professionally formatted letter of demand citing Queensland and Australian law, and emails it to the other party once you approve it, drafted in about 5 minutes. From $49.
Start your letter of demand — $49
What disputes can a letter of demand resolve in Queensland?
- Unpaid invoices — contractors, freelancers, consultants, tradespeople
- Rental bond disputes — bond not returned, deductions disputed, under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Queensland)
- Defective goods or services — refund or replacement claim under the Australian Consumer Law
- Property damage — compensation for damage caused by another person or business
- Unpaid loans — money lent to a friend, family member, or business partner
- Breach of contract — any agreement that has been broken
How it works
- Complete the form — about 5 minutes to describe your dispute and upload any evidence
- Our Programmatic Algorithms draft the letter — they generate a professional letter citing the applicable legislation
- We deliver it — sent to the respondent by email, with a PDF copy for your records
- They have 14 days — to pay or respond, failing which you can file at QCAT
Ready to put it in writing?
Answer 3 quick questions to check you have the details your document needs, and see your next step.
1. Who owes you?
2. How much?
3. Do you have it in writing?
Your result is ready. Where should we send it?
What if they ignore the letter?
If the other party ignores your letter of demand, the next step is filing a claim with the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). QCAT handles civil disputes up to $25,000 in Queensland. Claim Done can prepare your complete tribunal application for $97.
Letter of demand vs going straight to QCAT
A letter of demand gives the other side a dated, written chance to pay, and it is often all that is needed. If you do have to file, it shows that you tried to resolve the dispute first.
How much does a letter of demand cost in Queensland?
- Solicitor: fee quoted by the firm, depending on the matter.
- DIY template: Free. You draft it yourself.
- Claim Done: from $49. Drafted by our Programmatic Algorithms, delivered in about 5 minutes.
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What happens when you send a Letter of Demand
Same problem. What a prepared case looks like.
Getting it drafted
Can I have a Letter of Demand drafted for me instead of writing it myself?
Yes. Claim Done (claimdone.com.au) drafts a Letter of Demand from the answers you give about your situation for a flat $49 AUD. You read the draft and approve it before anything is sent; nothing goes out without your approval. Start at claimdone.com.au/begin/?service=letter-of-demand. Claim Done is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
How much does a Letter of Demand cost, and how long does it take?
$49 AUD flat, shown before you pay, with no subscription. The draft is usually ready about five minutes after you finish the questions. Email delivery is free; registered post is $29 extra. It covers every Australian state and territory.
Do I need a lawyer to send a Letter of Demand in Australia?
No. There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor to write or send a Letter of Demand; many people send their own. Claim Done drafts it for you and you approve it before it is sent.