A statutory demand for payment claim is often used by creditors to recover debts which they believe are undisputed and should be paid. 

  • it is important that a statutory demand for payment should only ever be used with an undisputed amount;
  • otherwise, the statutory demand for payment might be set aside by the court and a heavy costs penalty paid by the creditor for getting it wrong.

A statutory demand for payment can be prepared relatively easily but we would

  • always recommend advice to make sure that there are no errors in the statutory demand for payment;
  • advise you get help with service of the statutory demand for payment to make sure that the service provisions relating to statutory demands in general are adhered to.

If a statutory demand for payment is disputed, then we can assist in this process either for the creditor facing the dispute or on behalf of the Debtor who is seeking to dispute the statutory demand for payment.


We can help you with any matter relating to a statutory for payment and make sure that you avoid many of the common pitfalls which can trip up even the most knowledgeable of parties.  Call the statutory demand experts today.

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