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For contractors when variation or change-order work is disputed or unpaid.
“The longer and softer you make it the more it reads like you think you're being unreasonable for wanting to get paid.” This one is short and direct, with no “sorry to bother you”.
Variations are the classic dispute: get them in writing and invoice them separately.
Subject: Variation [V-1] invoice [INV-123] Hi [Name], Invoice [INV-123] for [amount] covers variation [V-1] ([extra work]), which you requested on [date] ([text/email attached]) and which was completed on [date]. It was due on [due date]. Please pay by [date]: [payment link]. Happy to walk through the materials and hours. Thanks, [Your name]
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Placeholders in [brackets]. Stop when paid: cancel any remaining reminders the day payment clears. General information and draft wording only. Not legal advice. PaidNudge is not a law firm or a debt collector. Check your contract and local rules, or ask a qualified lawyer, before relying on any late fee, interest or court step.
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