demand letter

noun
UK /dɪˈmɑːnd ˌletə/
US /dɪˈmænd ˌletər/

A letter that firmly asks someone to do something, like pay money or fix a problem.

The company sent a demand letter asking the customer to pay the bill.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A legal letter that warns someone to act before a lawsuit starts.

She received a demand letter from the lawyer about the unpaid rent.

3. A message that strongly tells someone to stop doing something.

The neighbor sent a demand letter to stop the loud music.

4. A written request for money that is owed.

The bank mailed a demand letter about the overdue loan.