Hi Retro,
So if I understand correctly, this is the process:
1) Reminder Letter with short deadline for payment
2) 7-10 days after deadline, sent reminder letter
3) 13 days after reminder letter => ready for action
I had thought a single letter requesting payment with an appropriate deadline is sufficient. Oh well, I'll write a reminder to KnC.
Have you send both already?
Yes that's it.
1) invoice with a due date.
2) If due date lapses. The day after send a reminder, with a short deadline
3)7-10 days after the new deadline lapses send a Letter Before Action.
4)If the debt is not settled within 12 days of the Letter Before Action, contact the Swedish Enforcement Authority (
https://www.kronofogden.se/).
5) If they still refuse they will be summoned to court for a judgement
The invoice due date passed yesterday for me. I've been busy today so I'm sending a reminder letter on Monday. I'll probably contact the police as well. You can skip steps 2-4 and apply for a court summons immediately. Depending on KNCs response to the reminder and my schedule I might just hire a lawyer and have at it.
Interestingly from what I've read you can settle multiple claims at one hearing, a sort of mini class action so cost can be shared by several parties. Obviously all costs are recovered if you win the case. I'll probably shoot a few emails to law firms on Monday to get a better view of the options.