Cease and Desist (Harassment)

This Cease and Desist (Harassment) Letter is a variation of a formal letter sent to another party requesting they stop with an act of verbal or physical harassment.

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Last updated January 13, 2025

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Cease and Desist (Harassment)

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What is a cease and desist (harassment)?

A cease and desist (harassment) is a formal letter requesting another party to immediately stop verbal or physical harassment and warning of potential legal action if the behaviour continues.
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When should you use a cease and desist (harassment)?

Use this letter when you are experiencing unwanted verbal or physical harassment from an individual or business and want to formally demand that the behaviour stops.
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What should be in a cease and desist (harassment)?

It should include details of the harassment, your demand for it to stop, and your intention to take further legal action if the behaviour continues.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Cease and Desist (Harassment) Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document does not specify the exact nature of the harassment, which might lead to ambiguity about what behaviors need to be ceased.
  • The document sets a strict deadline for compliance without specifying any consequences for non-compliance within the timeframe, potentially weakening the impact of the demand.

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By Sharlene Han|May 14, 2025

How to Respond to a Cease and Desist Letter (2025 Update)

Receiving a Cease and Desist Letter can be highly concerning. Find out in this article how to respond to a Cease and Desist Letter.

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