Why would an attorney send me a certified letter?

By sending a letter certified, return receipt requested, the sender obtains proof that the letter was delivered, and has a signature of the person who received it. This is very handy for purposes of proving service of documents.

Are certified letters bad?

Is a certified letter always bad news? Most certified letters are legal matters, usually bad news you probably already know about, although sometimes could b It will have a return address. Most certified letters are legal matters, usually bad news you probably already know about, although sometimes could be great news.

What happens if you refuse certified mail?

If you refuse to accept your certified mail, or it is returned to the court unclaimed, and you are residing at that address, then the court will re-send the papers by regular mail, and will assume you have received them.

What happens if a lawyer sends me a certified letter?

If you don’t accept it you are presumed to have accepted it. The lawyer sends one letter certified, and one letter regular mail, and if the regular mail letter is not received back then the certified mail is presumed to have been accepted. Just pick up the letter and defend whatever bad news is alleged in the letter you want to duck.

How do you send an attorney demand letter?

The attorney demand letter should be sent by certified mail, with return receipt, which will give the sender confirmation that it was received. Writing an attorney demand letter is all about carefully choosing the words written to clearly show a position of power.

Do you have to sign a certified letter?

No. But in most cases/situations it counts as legal “notice” of whatever is in the letter . . . whether you sign for it or not. Ignoring a problem or legal issue does NOT make it go away (like most of life’s “issues”).

What happens if you falsely claim you never received a certified letter?

Falsely claiming you never received it will typically not work (at least not more than once). As an attorney, over the years I have seen many business persons refuse to accept US Mail sent Certified, Return Receipt Requested.

Can a judge read a demand letter in court?

If you do wind up in court, a judge will read the demand letter. Being insulting or threatening can hurt your case. So can demanding an unreasonable amount of money. The wording of a demand letter is important. Certain issues fall under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, or other federal and state laws.

When do you need a certified eviction notice?

4. If you are a tenant in an apartment, and your landlord wishes to evict you, a notice advising you of the eviction is generally required before the landlord can go to court to have a judge order you evicted. The notice sent by certified mail may advise you of your right to “cure” the alleged violation of the lease.

What should I do if I receive a demand letter?

Never ignore a demand letter. If you receive one, contact your attorney immediately. Some people think if they don’t respond, the sender will go away. This is usually not the case — especially if the other party has retained an attorney. Respond and try to resolve the issue or you run the risk of going to court.