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March 28, 2026

XYZ Contractors LLC
321 Business Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Re: Demand for Payment — Breach of Contract

Dear XYZ Contractors LLC,

This letter serves as formal notice of your breach of our contract dated 2025-11-01, and demand for payment of $8,200.

I entered into a contract with XYZ Contractors LLC on November 1, 2025 for kitchen renovation services totaling $12,000. I paid a 50% deposit of $6,000 upfront. The contractor began work on November 15 but abandoned the project on December 20 without completing the scope of work. The kitchen was left in an uninhabitable state with exposed plumbing and electrical wiring. I hired another contractor to complete the work at an additional cost of $8,200 beyond the original scope. The defendant has refused all communication and has not refunded any portion of my deposit.

Please respond within 10 business days. Failure to respond will result in a small claims filing in Los Angeles.

Sincerely,

Michael Chen