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Sample District of Columbia refund demand letter
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Jordan Lee
48 Maple Street, Apt 3
Washington, DC
October 6, 2026
Brightline Furniture Inc.
1200 Commerce Way
Austin, TX 78701
RE: Demand for Refund, Order BF-20931
Dear Brightline Furniture Inc.,
On August 10, 2026 I paid $649.00 for a standing desk (order BF-20931). The item was not delivered. Delivery was promised by August 24, 2026. I requested a refund on September 2, 2026. I have not received a refund.
Under the FTC Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, a seller that cannot ship within the promised time (or within 30 days if no time was stated) must offer the buyer the option to cancel and receive a prompt refund.
The D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act (D.C. Code § 28-3904) makes it a violation for any merchant to engage in an unfair, deceptive, or abusive trade practice, whether or not any consumer is in fact misled, deceived, or damaged.
I request payment of $649.00 by October 20, 2026, by check mailed to the address above.
I would prefer to resolve this without further steps.
Please direct any response to me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lee
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Why this letter works
- It states only facts the sender can prove, with exact dates and amounts.
- It cites the specific law and explains the deadline in one sentence.
- It asks for a specific amount by a specific date, and says how to pay.
- It mentions next steps without threats or accusations.