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Escrow is asking for a demand letter

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I filed a mechanic's lien on a property that is now in escrow. The escrow officer contacted me asking for a demand letter and lien release. Do you have any templates that I can use for the demand letter? I am unsure of how to draft it. Thanks.

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Oct 8, 2020

Good evening,

It is generally a straightforward letter making your demand for the principal sum due, plus interest (if applicable), through a certain date. Generally, claimants also make a claim for interest at the daily rate of $X until paid. Don't forget to timely foreclose upon the mechanics lien regardless of the promising nature of the escrow since if 90 days passes from the lien recordation date, there is a decent chance you will end up geting $0.

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