What steps do I need to take to challenge an unjustified reminder?
February 11, 2023 | 55,00 EUR | answered by Hans Krüger
Dear lawyer,
My name is Felix Born and I have an urgent question regarding civil law. Some time ago, I received a reminder from a company accusing me of not paying a bill. However, I am certain that I paid the bill on time and do not have any outstanding payments.
Despite providing multiple proofs of my payment, I continue to receive reminders from the company. I am now concerned that these unjustified reminders could have negative consequences for me. I wonder what steps I need to take to address these unjustified reminders and how I can protect my rights in this situation.
I would like to know what legal options I have to defend myself against these unfounded accusations and how best to proceed to clarify the situation. Are there specific deadlines I need to be aware of? What documents should I collect and present to prove my payment and stop the reminders?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could assist me in this matter and provide me with tips on how to best proceed in addressing the unjustified reminders. Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Felix Born
Dear Mr. Born,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the unjustified reminders you have received from a company. It is understandable that you are concerned and wondering about the negative consequences that may follow. In such cases, it is important to act quickly and appropriately to protect your rights.
First of all, it is positive that you have provided multiple proofs of your payment to the company. This is an important step to strengthen your position. However, it is regrettable that the company continues to send reminders to you despite these proofs. In such a situation, it is advisable to seek professional legal assistance to represent your interests.
To address the unjustified reminders, the first step you should take is to consult a civil law attorney. An experienced lawyer can help you clarify the situation and defend your rights. Together with your lawyer, you can determine what legal steps you can take to address the company's allegations.
It is important that you gather all relevant documents and present them to your lawyer to prove your payment. These documents include bank statements, payment receipts, and all correspondence with the company. The more evidence you can provide, the stronger your position will be in this case.
Regarding deadlines, it is important to comply with legal requirements. There are usually no specific deadlines for asserting claims in such cases, but you should act promptly to avoid further reminders and possible negative consequences.
Finally, I advise you to promptly consult a specialized lawyer to protect your rights and address the unjustified reminders. Your lawyer can help you clarify the situation and find an appropriate solution for you.
I hope that my tips are helpful to you and wish you success in asserting your rights.
Sincerely,
Hans Krüger, Attorney at Law
