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A free Letter Before Action template for small claims court. What to include, how to send it, and what to do when the deadline passes. Covers debt, faulty goods, and unpaid invoices.

What your LBA must include

Tick every item below before sending. Missing any of these will weaken your claim.

Sample Letter Before Action

Adapt this template to your own facts. Keep the language plain and factual.

Replace bracketed text with your own details. Attach copies of key documents (invoices, photos, correspondence).

What happens after you send it

Small claims court process

Unpaid invoice claims