Georgia Demand Letter
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Georgia Legal Requirements
Key GA statutes and obligations that apply to your demand letter.
Requirements
- No statutory form required in Georgia
- Small claims (Magistrate Court): up to $15,000
- Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390 et seq.) — 30-day demand before filing unfair trade practices suit
- Construction defect: 30-day notice before suit under Right to Repair Act
- Dishonored check: 10-day demand letter before criminal bad check complaint
Restrictions & Limits
- Cannot threaten criminal action to collect civil debt
- Cannot misrepresent amount owed or legal status
- Georgia Fair Business Practices Act: 30-day notice required before suit for FBPA claims
Official Statute References
Primary Georgia statutes governing this document type.
Georgia Demand Letter FAQ
Common questions about demand letters under Georgia law.
What is Georgia's Magistrate Court limit for small claims?
Georgia Magistrate Courts handle civil claims up to $15,000. No attorney is required for small claims. For amounts between $15,000 and $25,000, file in State Court or Superior Court depending on the county.
Does the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act require a demand letter?
Yes. O.C.G.A. § 10-1-399 requires plaintiffs to send a 30-day demand letter before filing suit under the FBPA. The letter must describe the unfair or deceptive act, the injury sustained, and the relief requested. Courts can dismiss suits filed without this notice.
How do I collect a bad check in Georgia?
Send a demand letter allowing at least 10 days to make the check good. Include the check amount plus a $30 bad check fee. If the maker still doesn't pay, you can file a civil suit in Magistrate Court or (for intentional fraud) file a criminal bad check complaint.
What is Georgia's statute of limitations for contract claims?
O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24 gives 6 years to bring suit on a written contract. Oral contracts have a 4-year limitation (§ 9-3-26). A demand letter does not toll the statute of limitations — if close to the deadline, file suit first and settle later.
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