Client Payment Enforcement Steps

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If a client fails to pay after multiple demand letters, you can enforce payment by requiring a legally binding contract for future work and pre-payment of outstanding balances. Restrict communication to email for documentation purposes and ensure no work begins until payment is received. Consult a local attorney for tailored advice.

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I have a client who I have sent * follow up demand letters and have neither recieved communication nor payment. My final demand letter I told them that I will follow up seriously if they dont pay me my deficit by Wednesday. I do not expect my client to pay. If they dont pay or talk to me, how do I draft an email where, all interactions firstly start of as a new project. This is to make them sign a legally binding contract with me. We did not do this the last time. Secondly, because they have my interac autodeposit, I will restrict communication to emails only for documentation, will not do any work or project management until they autodeposit me * CAD. * for the non-negotiable and the deficit they owe me?
Here’s a concise email draft you can adapt:
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Subject: New Project Terms and Payment Requirements
Dear [Client's Name],
I hope this email finds you well. As per my previous communications, the outstanding balance of $[amount] remains unpaid. To move forward, all interactions will now begin under new project terms.
*. Contract Requirement: A legally binding contract must be signed before any work begins.
*. Payment Terms: A pre-payment of $* CAD (including the outstanding balance) must be made via Interac autodeposit.
Please note, I will only communicate via email moving forward for documentation purposes. No work or project management will commence until payment is received in full.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
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This ensures clarity and professionalism. Let me know if you’d like revisions.