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Know your rights before you demand

Plain-English guides on unpaid wages, contractor disputes, security deposits, and the other money problems that lead people to write a demand letter — the step before court.

Unpaid Wages

How to Recover an Unpaid Final Paycheck in Louisiana

Left a job and never got your last check? Here is how Louisiana's wage payment rules work and the steps to put your former employer on notice.

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Unpaid Wages

Louisiana Final Wage Deadlines Every Worker Should Know

Timing is everything with final pay. Learn why the deadline to pay your last wages matters and how missing it can work in your favor.

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Contractor Disputes

What to Do When a Contractor Takes Your Deposit and Disappears

You paid a deposit, the work never started, and the calls stopped. Here is how to document the money trail and demand a refund.

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Contractor Disputes

How to Document a Contractor Dispute Before You Demand a Refund

The strength of your refund demand depends on what you can prove. Learn which records matter most in a contractor dispute.

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Security Deposits

The Louisiana 30-Day Security Deposit Rule Explained

Louisiana gives landlords a strict window to return your deposit. Here is how the 30-day rule works and what to do when it passes.

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Security Deposits

When a Landlord Can (and Can't) Keep Your Security Deposit

Not every deduction is legitimate. Learn the difference between fair charges and ordinary wear and tear you should never pay for.

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Money Owed

How to Collect on a Personal Loan to a Friend or Family Member

Lending to someone you trust gets awkward when they don't repay. Here is how to ask for your money back without burning the relationship.

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Money Owed

Proving a Debt When There Was No Written Contract

No signed agreement doesn't mean no debt. Learn what evidence can establish that someone owes you money.

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Unpaid Invoices

How to Get Clients to Pay Overdue Invoices

Chasing a client who won't pay drains time and cash flow. Here is a calm, escalating approach that gets invoices paid.

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Unpaid Invoices

Open Account Demands and Attorney Fees in Louisiana

Louisiana's open account law can let you recover attorney fees on unpaid invoices — but only if your demand is done right.

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Breach of Contract

What Counts as a Breach of Contract?

Not every broken promise is a breach. Learn what turns a disappointment into a claim you can actually act on.

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Breach of Contract

Why a Demand Letter Comes Before a Breach-of-Contract Lawsuit

A lawsuit is rarely the first move. Learn why a well-crafted demand letter is the smarter, cheaper step before court.

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