Business & Commerce: Litigation to Obtain Monies Owing and Overdue

Question: What legal steps can I take in Ontario to recover outstanding debts or unpaid invoices from a person or business?

Answer: Alfred Legal Services provides Affordable Legal Help in Ontario by helping you document the debt, attempt direct negotiation, and, if needed, prepare and send a formal demand letter and guide next steps for possible court action to recover what you’re owed.  If a third-party collection approach is appropriate, they can also discuss working with registered collection services in line with Collection and Debt Settlement Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.14.

Outstanding Debts, Overdue Loans, Unpaid Accounts, etc.

When you are owed money, whether you are a individual person or a business, there are several legal avenues that you may explore to recover the funds due. Initially, direct negotiation is often the preferred method as such offers a chance for an amicable resolution without legal involvement; however, if this approach fails to yield the desired results, it may become necessary to engage the services of a legal professional. An experienced legal professional can assist in drafting and sending formal letters warning of pending litigation which serve as a stern reminder of financial obligations and imminent legal action.

With some matters, Alfred Legal Services will work alongside a collection agency licensed in accordance to the Collection and Debt Settlement Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.14, among others skilled in the collection of debts including investigators, skip tracers, bailiffs, etc.