Where do I start?
Keep the notice and its delivery record, read it carefully and arrange professional review. A lawyer needs the actual document and relevant facts to assess what a response should address.
Put these records together
- The complete notice, including attachments.
- The envelope, email or other delivery record.
- A note of when you received it and any dates mentioned in it.
- Relevant agreements, invoices, receipts and correspondence.
- Your own factual timeline, distinguishing what you know from what you need to check.
Prepare questions for your lawyer
- What allegations or requests does the document contain?
- Which facts or documents are missing?
- What timing and response requirements apply in my circumstances?
- What are the available options and their implications?
Keep your preparation factual
Avoid editing original records. Preserve a separate copy for notes, and identify statements in the notice you believe are inaccurate along with supporting documents. Do not rely on an automated answer to determine your deadline.
Request a consultation or ask the assistant for help organising questions. If you are preparing your own draft, see the notice preparation checklist.