Demand Letters

Demand Letter for Payment of Retainer

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A Demand for Payment of Retainer Demand Letter is a formal written request sent by a service provider (such as a lawyer, consultant, accountant, or IT provider) demanding payment of an agreed-upon retainer fee from a client who has failed to pay.

Key Components:
1. Sender’s Details
2. Recipient’s Details
3. Date
4. Subject/Reference Line
5. Introduction and Reference to the Retainer Agreement
6. Statement of Breach
7. Formal Demand for Payment
8. Consequences of Non-Compliance
9. Polite but Firm Closing
10. Signature Block

Purpose:
1. To formally notify the client of their breach of the agreement (non-payment).
2. To offer a final chance for voluntary payment before escalating to court action.
3. To create a legal record showing you made reasonable efforts to recover the payment.
4. To preserve your rights under the Retainer Agreement and relevant laws (such as contract law principles under Kenya’s Law of Contract Act).
5. To maintain professional standards by escalating non-payment issues in a structured and lawful manner.
6. To lay the groundwork for debt recovery proceedings if the matter proceeds to court.

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