Demand Letter in New Hampshire
A demand letter asks someone to pay or fix a problem before you go to small claims court. Many judges expect one, and it is useful evidence. Your state's small claims limit and fee are shown below.
What New Hampshire law says
| Small claims limit | $10,000 in debt or damages, not counting interest and costs. Actions involving title to real estate are excluded. Source: RSA 503:1, I |
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| Filing fee | The plaintiff pays an entry fee, which is recoverable as a cost if the plaintiff wins, plus a surcharge of $5 for claims of $5,000 or less or $60 for claims over $5,000 (for the mediation and arbitration fund). The clerk pays the postage to mail the notice to the defendant. Ask the court for the current base entry fee. Source: RSA 503:1, III; RSA 503:4 |
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[today's date]
To: [person or business name], [their address]
From: [your name], [your address]
This letter is a formal demand for $[amount demanded] for [what happened, with dates].
[Short list of facts and attached documents: contract, receipts, photos, messages.]
Please pay this amount by [payment deadline] by [payment method].
If I do not receive payment by then, I intend to file a claim in [court name] without further notice.
[your name] [phone or email]
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