Statutory Demand 21-Day Checker
Check your 21-day statutory demand deadline, assess set-aside grounds, or evaluate whether you can issue a statutory demand.
This tool provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, contact Vitt Legal for a consultation — expert, transparent legal advice.
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About the Statutory Demand 21-Day Checker
How the statutory demand checker works
The checker has two paths. If you received a statutory demand, you enter the date it was served and answer questions about whether the debt is genuinely disputed, whether you have an offsetting claim, whether the demand has a defect and whether another reason may apply. The tool counts 21 calendar days from the service date, shows how many days remain and rates each possible ground for setting the demand aside.
If you want to issue a statutory demand, the tool checks four requirements: that the debtor is a company, that the amount is at or above the minimum threshold built into the tool, that the debt is due and payable, and that there is no genuine dispute. It shows which requirements are met, any warnings and suggested next steps.
What the checker cannot tell you
It relies on the date and answers you give. It cannot confirm when or how the demand was validly served, whether a court would accept a ground, or whether the demand itself is correctly prepared.
When to get advice
If you received a demand, get advice straight away: the deadline is short and the countdown will not stop while you decide. If you plan to issue one, get advice first if any requirement is not met.
Common questions
How does the checker count the deadline?
It adds 21 calendar days to the service date you enter and shows the number of days remaining, or that the deadline has passed.
Can I use the checker if the debtor is an individual?
The issue path treats a company debtor as a requirement and warns you if the debtor is not a company. For individuals, the debt recovery selector covers other options.
What does the strength rating on a ground mean?
It is a general indication based on your answers, such as whether you say the debt is genuinely disputed. It is not a prediction of what a court will decide.
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