Complaint Email Template

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Subject: Prior claim – request for amicable settlement of the dispute

[Last name, first name]
[Address]
[Phone]
[Email address]

Attn:
[Professional's name]
[Address]
[Email address]
File reference: [reference]

Location, [Date]

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to submit this complaint regarding:

Statement of facts

On [date], I [describe the purchase, service, or disputed situation].

However, I noticed the following problem:

[Accurately describe the facts, dysfunctions, failures, or harm observed.]

Despite [my previous efforts / my phone call of ... / my email of ...], no satisfactory solution has been provided to date.

My request

Consequently, I ask you to:

☐ Refund me the amount of [amount] € ;

☐ Properly execute the scheduled service; ;

Repair or replace the affected item; ;

☐ Cancel the contract; ;

☐ Pay compensation of [amount] €; ;

☐ Other: [please specify].

Please let me know your position and, if applicable, the measures you intend to take to resolve this dispute.

Response time
With a view to an amicable settlement, thank you for replying to me within a period of 15 days as of receipt of this complaint.

Failing a satisfactory response within this timeframe, I reserve the right to resort to a competent Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method, notably mediation or conciliation, without prejudice to any other legal remedies that may be available.

I am attaching copies of the documents useful for reviewing my request.

I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,.

Signature

Attachments

  1. Contract, quote or purchase order
  2. Invoice
  3. Proof of payment
  4. Possible photographs
  5. Email or mail exchanges
  6. Any other useful document