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You can write a demand letter yourself or you can ask a lawyer to write it for you. A demand letter sent on the lawyer’s letterhead is often very effective. If a demand letter does not work, you may need to go to court.
You can write a demand letter yourself or you can ask a lawyer to write it for you. A demand letter sent on the lawyer’s letterhead is often very effective. If a demand letter does not work, you may need to go to court.


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==When do I go to court?==
==When do I go to court?==
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''Do not wait'' until the day before trial before you start asking a lawyer about what to do in court. There are limits on the time you have to collect the debt through the court.
''Do not wait'' until the day before trial before you start asking a lawyer about what to do in court. There are limits on the time you have to collect the debt through the court.


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===How should I prepare for meeting with a lawyer?===
===How should I prepare for meeting with a lawyer?===
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==Additional resources==
==Additional resources==
To find out more about debt collection law, visit [http://www.debtrightsbc.ca Consumer Protection BC's Debt Information].
To find out more about debt collection law, visit [http://www.debtrightsbc.ca Consumer Protection BC's Debt website].


{{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2013}}
{{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2013}}
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