Demand letter guides, by state

Pick your situation. Each one lists the guide for your state — what the deadline is, what the letter has to say, and how to send it so it counts.

28 states

Security deposit

Your landlord kept the deposit. What your state gives you, and by when.

19 states

HOA fine

An HOA fine you think is wrong. Notice, hearing, and what the association actually has to prove.

19 states

Unpaid wages

Wages you earned and were not paid. Final-paycheck deadlines and penalties, state by state.

19 states

Debt collector

A collector who will not stop, or will not prove the debt. Federal rules, plus your state's.

15 states

Credit report

An error on your credit file. The dispute window and what has to be deleted.

17 states

Moving company

A mover who broke, lost, or held your things. Claim windows and what they owe.

15 guides

General

Guides that apply everywhere — how certified mail works, what a demand letter must contain, what to do when they ignore you.

Jab Today is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. These guides are general information. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.