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Unfortunately, it has taken some time to find out exactly what occurred, and, therefore, please accept our apologies for the delay in this response. You definitely deserve an explanation for what went wrong in our accounting department. I hope that this letter will help to resolve some recent difficulties. 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WHEREAS, the Parties wish to evidence their contract in writing; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration and as a condition of the Parties entering into this Agreement and other valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: STORAGE SERVICES The Owner shall provide storage services to the Client for the Property at the Facility in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Client shall have access to the Property during normal business hours of the Facility. PROPERTY The Property to be stored by the Client at the Facility shall be [SPECIFY THE PROPERTY TO BE STORED]. TERM The Parties agree that the present Agreement shall be in force from [DATE] unless terminated by either of the Parties in accordance with the present Agreement. RENT The Client shall pay rent to the Owner for the storage of the Property at the Facility in the amount of [SPECIFY AMOUNT] per [SPECIFY TIME] payable [SPECIFY PAYMENT TERMS]. Rent shall be due and payable in advance on the [DUE DATE] of each [TIME PERIOD]. In the event of late payment, the Owner may assess a late fee of [LATE FEE AMOUNT] per [LATE FEE TIME PERIOD]. SECURITY DEPOSIT The Client shall provide a security deposit in the amount of [SECURITY DEPOSIT AMOUNT] to the Owner upon execution of this Agreement. The security deposit shall be refundable at the termination of this Agreement, subject to any deductions for damages to the Facility or unpaid rent. INSURANCE The Client shall maintain insurance covering the Property stored at the Facility against loss or damage. The Owner shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Property stored at the Facility. ASSIGNMENT The Parties shall not assign any rights under the present Agreement to any other Party without the mutual written consent of the Parties. Subject to the foregoing, this Contract will be binding upon the Parties' heirs, executors, successors and assigns. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES The Parties represent and warrant to each other as follows: It has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement including all rights necessary to make the foregoing assignments to each other. That in performing under the Agreement it will not violate the terms of any agreement with any third party. DEFAULTS, REMEDIES AND TERMINATION: Events of Default: Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement: Material Breach - Either Party fails in any material respect to comply with, observe, or perform, or shall default in any material respect in the performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Material Misrepresentation - Any representation made by either Party hereunder shall be false or incorrect in any material respect when made or is false in any material respect at any point in time. Remedies for Default: Except to the extent more limited rights are provided elsewhere in this Agreement, if an Event of Default occurs as defined above, the non-defaulting Party shall provide the defaulting Party with notice of the Event of Default. Following receipt of a notice of an Event of Default, the defaulting Party shall have [NUMBER OF DAYS] days to cure such Event of Default after receipt of notice thereof from the other Party, provided that if such failure is not capable of being cured within such [NUMBER OF DAYS]-day period with the exercise of reasonable diligence, then such cure period shall be extended for an additional reasonable period of time, not to exceed [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, so long as the defaulting Party is exercising reasonable diligence to cure such failure. Termination for Default: Either Party shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for an Event of Default as defined above. 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We are very sorry that it has taken such a long time to remit our payment to you and we hope that you will understand that we have been experiencing some difficult cash flow problems. We are happy to inform you, however, that we are now on the road to recovery and anticipate a good year. Thank you for your understanding and the courtesy you have shown our company during this rough period. Sincerely, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR TITLE] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [YOUREMAIL@YOURCOMPANY.COM] [IF SENT BY EMAIL YOU MAY INCLUDE THIS NOTICE] This email is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and/or otherwise authorized personnel. The information contained herein and attached is confidential and the property of [SENDER]","Late Payment Letter","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/late-payment-letter-D448.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/448.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#448.xml",{"title":171,"description":6},"late payment letter",[173,176],{"label":174,"url":175},"Finance & Accounting","finance-accounting",{"label":177,"url":178},"Administration","business-administration","/template/late-payment-letter-D448",false,{"seo":182,"reviewer":194,"legal_disclaimer":180,"quick_facts":198,"at_a_glance":200,"personas":204,"variants":229,"glossary":251,"clauses":279,"how_to_fill":320,"common_mistakes":356,"faqs":373,"industries":398,"comparisons":415,"diy_vs_pro":430,"related_template_ids_curated":443,"schema":453,"classification":455},{"meta_title":183,"meta_description":184,"primary_keyword":185,"secondary_keywords":186},"Notice of Unclaimed Property at Auction Template (Free Word)","Free notice of unclaimed property at auction template. 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This free Word download gives you a ready-to-edit template you can complete in under ten minutes and export as PDF for mailing or delivery by any method that creates a record of receipt.\n","Use it whenever you hold unclaimed goods — unpaid storage units, abandoned vehicles, unretrieved repairs, or uncollected shipments — and need to give the owner documented notice before you proceed with a public or private auction sale.\n","The letter covers the owner's identification and contact details, a precise description of the property being held, the location and estimated value of the goods, the scheduled auction date and venue, a deadline for the owner to claim the property, and the sender's contact information for any response.\n",[205,209,213,217,221,225],{"title":206,"use_case":207,"icon_asset_id":208},"Storage facility operators","Notifying tenants before auctioning contents of unpaid storage units","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":210,"use_case":211,"icon_asset_id":212},"Auto 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the notice, its address, and the full name and last known address of the property owner receiving it.","[BUSINESS NAME] | [ADDRESS] | [CITY, STATE, ZIP] | Date: [DATE] | To: [OWNER FULL NAME] | [OWNER LAST KNOWN ADDRESS]","Using a nickname or trade name instead of the registered business name — the notice must come from the legal entity that holds the lien or custodial right.",{"name":286,"plain_english":287,"sample_language":288,"common_mistake":289},"Subject line and reference number","Identifies the notice type and assigns a unique reference number so the letter can be tracked and cited in any follow-up correspondence or legal proceeding.","RE: Notice of Unclaimed Property at Auction | Reference No.: [REF-XXXX] | Property Owner: [NAME]","Omitting a reference number. Without one, matching this notice to a specific account, storage unit, or work order in your records becomes difficult if the owner disputes the process later.",{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Description of the unclaimed property","Provides a specific, itemized description of the goods being held, including quantity, condition, and any identifying marks or serial numbers where applicable.","The following property is currently held at our facility: [DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS — e.g., one (1) upholstered sofa, brown, and three (3) cardboard boxes of assorted household goods].","Using a vague description like 'miscellaneous personal items.' A specific inventory protects you against claims that high-value items were misappropriated before the sale.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Location of the property","States the physical address and unit or bay number where the property is currently stored so the owner can verify and collect it if they respond in time.","The above-described property is currently located at [FACILITY ADDRESS], Unit/Bay [NUMBER], [CITY, STATE, ZIP].","Referencing only the business name without a full address. If the owner needs to arrange collection or send a representative, they need a precise location.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Estimated value and outstanding balance","States the estimated market value of the property and the amount owed in storage, repair, or handling fees that must be paid before the owner can reclaim the goods.","The estimated value of the above property is $[AMOUNT]. To reclaim your property, you must pay the outstanding balance of $[AMOUNT] in storage/handling fees on or before [CLAIM DEADLINE DATE].","Inflating the estimated value to discourage the owner from claiming. Courts interpret deliberately high valuations as evidence of bad faith and may void the subsequent sale.",{"name":306,"plain_english":307,"sample_language":308,"common_mistake":309},"Auction date, time, and venue","States the exact scheduled date, start time, and location of the auction at which the property will be sold if unclaimed.","If the balance is not paid and the property not claimed by [CLAIM DEADLINE DATE], the property will be sold at public auction on [AUCTION DATE] at [TIME] at [AUCTION VENUE ADDRESS].","Giving only the auction date without a start time or venue. Interested parties — including the owner — cannot attend or send a representative without full scheduling details.",{"name":311,"plain_english":312,"sample_language":313,"common_mistake":314},"Claim deadline and instructions","Gives the owner a clear, specific date by which they must contact the sender and arrange collection, and explains what they must do to stop the auction.","To claim your property and prevent its sale, you must contact us no later than [CLAIM DEADLINE DATE] at [PHONE NUMBER] or [EMAIL ADDRESS] and arrange full payment of the outstanding balance.","Setting the claim deadline on the same day as the auction. Most jurisdictions require a minimum gap — typically 10 to 30 days — between notice delivery and the scheduled sale date.",{"name":316,"plain_english":317,"sample_language":318,"common_mistake":319},"Sender's contact information and signature block","Provides the name, title, phone number, and email address of the person at the business who can answer questions or receive a claim, along with a closing signature.","Please contact [CONTACT NAME], [TITLE], at [PHONE NUMBER] or [EMAIL ADDRESS] with any questions. Sincerely, [AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY NAME] | [TITLE] | [BUSINESS NAME]","Listing only a general business phone number with no named contact. Owners who cannot reach a specific person are more likely to abandon the property and later dispute whether proper notice was given.",[321,326,331,336,341,346,351],{"step":322,"title":323,"description":324,"tip":325},1,"Enter the sender's business details","Add the full registered business name, mailing address, city, state, zip code, and the date on which the notice is being issued at the top of the letter.","Use the exact legal entity name that appears on the storage or service agreement with the owner — consistency protects you if the notice is challenged.",{"step":327,"title":328,"description":329,"tip":330},2,"Address the notice to the owner's last known address","Enter the property owner's full legal name and the most recent address you have on file. If you have multiple addresses on record, use all of them and send a copy to each.","Document how you obtained the address — a signed intake form is stronger evidence of a valid last known address than a verbal record.",{"step":332,"title":333,"description":334,"tip":335},3,"Assign a reference number and write the subject line","Create a unique reference number tied to the account, storage unit, or work order and enter it in the subject line so the notice is traceable in your records.","A format like REF-[YEAR]-[UNIT NUMBER] makes the reference self-explanatory and easy to sort.",{"step":337,"title":338,"description":339,"tip":340},4,"Describe the property specifically","List each item or category of items with enough detail — material, color, brand, serial number — to distinguish them from other goods at your facility.","Photograph the property on the same day you prepare this notice and keep the images on file with a copy of the letter.",{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},5,"State the outstanding balance and estimated value","Enter the exact dollar amount the owner owes in storage, repair, or handling fees, and provide a good-faith estimate of the property's current market value.","Use comparable auction results or a resale price guide for the estimated value — document your source in case of dispute.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},6,"Set the claim deadline and auction details","Enter a claim deadline that gives the owner at least the minimum statutory notice period for your jurisdiction (typically 10–30 days from delivery), then enter the confirmed auction date, time, and venue.","Check your state or provincial statute for the specific notice period required for your property type — storage units, vehicles, and freight each have different rules in many jurisdictions.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},7,"Add contact information and send by recorded delivery","Include a named contact person with a direct phone number and email, sign the letter, and send it via certified mail or another delivery method that generates a delivery record.","Retain the certified mail receipt and the green return card — these are your proof of delivery if the owner later claims they never received notice.",[357,361,365,369],{"mistake":358,"why_it_matters":359,"fix":360},"Setting the claim deadline too close to the auction date","Most jurisdictions require a minimum number of days between delivery of notice and the sale — violating this window can void the auction and expose you to liability for wrongful sale of property.","Look up the specific statutory notice period for your state or province and the type of property involved, then add at least two to three business days as a buffer for delivery time.",{"mistake":362,"why_it_matters":363,"fix":364},"Using a vague property description","If the owner claims valuable items were removed before the auction, a vague description like 'household goods' provides no basis to refute the allegation.","List every significant item individually with identifying characteristics — brand, model, color, condition, and serial number where available — and photograph the lot before sending the notice.",{"mistake":366,"why_it_matters":367,"fix":368},"Sending the notice by regular mail with no delivery record","Without proof of delivery, the owner can credibly claim they never received the notice, which may allow them to challenge the auction sale long after the property has been sold.","Send every notice of unclaimed property by certified mail with return receipt requested, or a courier service that provides a time-stamped delivery confirmation.",{"mistake":370,"why_it_matters":371,"fix":372},"Omitting the outstanding balance or conditions for reclaiming the property","If the notice does not state clearly what the owner must pay and do to recover their goods, a court may find the notice was incomplete and the sale was premature.","State the exact dollar balance owed, the payment methods accepted, and the specific steps the owner must take — including a contact name and number — to stop the auction.",[374,377,380,383,386,389,392,395],{"question":375,"answer":376},"What is a notice of unclaimed property at auction?","A notice of unclaimed property at auction is a formal letter a business sends to the last known owner of abandoned or uncollected property before selling it at a public or private auction. It informs the owner of the scheduled sale, states what they must do to claim the property before that date, and documents that proper notice was given — which is a legal requirement in most jurisdictions before a custodian can lawfully transfer title through a sale.\n",{"question":378,"answer":379},"When is this notice required?","This notice is typically required whenever a business holds tangible personal property that has been abandoned or left uncollected beyond a defined period — for example, contents of an unpaid storage unit, an uncollected vehicle, abandoned freight, or items left behind by a former tenant. Most state, provincial, and local laws mandate written notice to the last known owner before any auction sale can proceed. The specific trigger period and notice requirements vary by jurisdiction and property type.\n",{"question":381,"answer":382},"How much notice must I give the owner before the auction?","The required notice period depends on your jurisdiction and the type of property involved. In the United States, most state self-storage lien laws require at least 10 to 14 days between delivery of notice and the auction date. Vehicle storage and repair liens typically require 20 to 30 days. Some jurisdictions also require publication of a public notice in a local newspaper in addition to direct written notice. Check the applicable statute for your property type and location before setting your auction date.\n",{"question":384,"answer":385},"Does this notice need to be signed to be valid?","A signature from an authorized representative of the business is standard practice and strengthens the document's credibility, but most jurisdictions do not require a notarized or witnessed signature for this type of notice to be legally effective. What matters most is that the notice is sent to the correct address by a delivery method that generates a verifiable record of receipt, such as certified mail.\n",{"question":387,"answer":388},"What happens to the proceeds after the auction?","After the auction, the custodian typically deducts unpaid storage, handling, and sale costs from the proceeds. In many jurisdictions, any surplus funds remaining after those deductions must be held for a statutory period — often one to three years — and remitted to the former owner upon request or turned over to the state as unclaimed property if never claimed. Check your local unclaimed property statutes for the specific handling rules that apply.\n",{"question":390,"answer":391},"Can I send this notice by email?","Email is generally not accepted as sufficient notice on its own for unclaimed property auctions under most state and provincial statutes, which typically require written notice by first-class or certified mail to the last known address. However, sending an email copy in addition to certified mail is a reasonable supplementary step that may help you reach the owner faster. Always default to the delivery method specified by the applicable law, not the most convenient option.\n",{"question":393,"answer":394},"What if the owner cannot be located at their last known address?","If the certified mail is returned undelivered, document the attempt and keep the returned envelope. Many jurisdictions allow you to proceed with the auction after demonstrating that a good-faith effort was made to notify the owner — including checking any other contact information on file and, in some cases, publishing a public notice in a local newspaper. Consult your jurisdiction's specific unclaimed property or storage lien statute for the exact steps required when the owner is unreachable.\n",{"question":396,"answer":397},"Does sending this notice guarantee I can legally sell the property?","Sending a properly formatted notice is a necessary step, but it must be combined with compliance with all other requirements of the applicable statute — including the correct notice period, delivery method, property description, and handling of sale proceeds. A notice alone does not guarantee the sale is legally valid; it is one element of a broader compliance process. For high-value property or any situation where a dispute is likely, consider consulting a local attorney before proceeding.\n",[399,403,407,411],{"industry":400,"icon_asset_id":401,"specifics":402},"Self-storage","industry-professional-services","Storage operators issue this notice when a tenant's unit is delinquent and must satisfy state storage lien statutes before auctioning the unit's contents — often requiring newspaper publication alongside direct notice.",{"industry":404,"icon_asset_id":405,"specifics":406},"Automotive services","industry-construction","Auto repair shops and towing companies use this notice before selling unclaimed vehicles, with vehicle-specific lien laws typically requiring longer notice periods and DMV-registered delivery.",{"industry":408,"icon_asset_id":409,"specifics":410},"Freight and logistics","industry-manufacturing","Carriers and warehouse operators issue this notice for freight that cannot be delivered and remains unclaimed beyond the contractual free-storage period, with proceeds applied to accrued storage and handling charges.",{"industry":412,"icon_asset_id":413,"specifics":414},"Property management","industry-retail","Landlords and property managers send this notice to former tenants who have left personal belongings behind after a lease ends or an eviction, with state tenant property laws governing required notice periods and disposal methods.",[416,420,423,426],{"vs":417,"vs_template_id":418,"summary":419},"Past Due Notice","past-due-notice-D13532","A past due notice demands payment of an overdue balance without yet threatening disposal of property. A notice of unclaimed property at auction goes one step further — it informs the owner that the property will be sold on a specific date if the balance is not paid. Use a past due notice first; escalate to this auction notice if the account remains delinquent past a defined deadline.",{"vs":104,"vs_template_id":421,"summary":422},"demand-letter-D13527","A demand letter requests a specific action or payment and may imply legal consequences but does not commit to a scheduled auction sale. This notice is a more specific and binding communication — it commits the sender to a sale on a stated date and time. The demand letter is a softer first step; this notice signals the final stage before disposal.",{"vs":120,"vs_template_id":424,"summary":425},"bill-of-sale-D397","A bill of sale documents the transfer of ownership after a sale has occurred. This notice is issued before the sale to give the owner a final opportunity to claim the property. The two documents are complementary: this notice precedes the auction and the bill of sale records the completed transaction.",{"vs":427,"vs_template_id":428,"summary":429},"Eviction Notice","eviction-notice-D13530","An eviction notice addresses a tenant's right to occupy a property, not the disposal of their belongings. After an eviction is completed, a separate notice of unclaimed property at auction may be required if the former tenant has left personal property behind. The two notices serve different legal purposes and are governed by different statutes.",{"use_template":431,"template_plus_review":435,"custom_drafted":439},{"best_for":432,"cost":433,"time":434},"Storage operators, repair shops, landlords, and logistics companies issuing routine pre-auction notices for standard property types","Free","10 minutes per notice",{"best_for":436,"cost":437,"time":438},"High-value property, first-time use in a new jurisdiction, or any situation where the owner has already made a complaint or dispute","$100–$300 for a one-time attorney review of your notice process","1–2 business days",{"best_for":440,"cost":441,"time":442},"Government agencies, regulated industries, or businesses with a high volume of auctions requiring jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance across multiple states","$300–$800 per custom notice procedure","3–7 business days",[243,444,246,445,446,446,447,448,449,450,451,452],"demand-letter-D13262","disclosure-notice-D534","storage-agreement-D13457","late-payment-letter-D448","payment-collections-policy-D13744","lease-termination-letter-D13724","notice-of-intent-to-vacate-premises-D13230","property-management-agreement-D1196","georgia-lien-waiver-form-D13982",{"emit_how_to":454,"emit_defined_term":454},true,{"primary_folder":149,"secondary_folder":456,"document_type":457,"industry":458,"business_stage":459,"tags":460,"confidence":465},"transfers-terminations-and-releases","notice","general","all-stages",[457,461,462,463,464],"legal","compliance","abandoned-property","auction",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a Notice of Unclaimed Property at Auction?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Notice of Unclaimed Property at Auction\u003C/strong> is a formal written letter a business or property custodian sends to the last known owner of abandoned or uncollected goods before selling them at public or private auction. It identifies the property being held, states the amount owed to reclaim it, sets a specific claim deadline, and gives the owner the date, time, and location of the scheduled sale. Beyond being a matter of professional courtesy, this notice satisfies a legal requirement in most jurisdictions — a custodian who sells abandoned property without documented prior notice can face liability for wrongful conversion of the owner's goods.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Proceeding to auction without a properly delivered written notice exposes your business to claims that the sale was unlawful, regardless of how long the property sat uncollected or how much the owner owes. A documented notice creates the paper trail that protects you: it demonstrates good-faith effort to reach the owner, establishes the statutory clock for the required notice period, and defines the precise conditions under which title passes to the auction buyer. Without it, an owner can challenge the sale months or years later and seek damages for the value of items sold. This template gives you a complete, correctly structured notice you can fill in and send in under ten minutes — with every element a court or regulator would expect to see.\u003C/p>\n",1781185934864]