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    Question Old Landlord Won't Accept Certified Letter

    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Los Angeles, CA

    In 2003 a Landlord/Property Management company sent a $356 amount to a collection agency without ever trying to contact me first. I had sent them a forwarding address along with a contact phone number for them to send me a refund or itemized receipt if additional charges were necessary. I never received either. I only found out of this 2 1/2 years ago after moving to AZ. It is showing on my credit report and having some adverse affects. I called the company and they found no records of this debt, or my lease with them. I requested they write me a letter stating thus, they agreed, but none ever came. I let it go until recently. A future landlord would like me to clear this up. This time I have sent e-mails to the company, called their office and sent a Certified Letter requesting proof and reason for collection. Nothing has been answered and my letter was "Refused". I am wondering what would be my best next action and what would bring resolution in the most timely manner. I don't care about getting money back. For the headache of $356 it is not worth it to me. What I do need is for the negative report on my credit to be removed or for the company to provide proof/reason why I owe this debt. If it is valid, I have no problems with paying. Even though I know it is not.

    Thank you for listening and for any advice.

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    Default Re: Old Landlord Won't Accept Certified Letter

    The FACT Act states that you have a right to dispute a listing on your credit report directly with the furnisher. I would send the letter FEDEX to both the apartment manager and the collection agency. Most people sign for FEDEX without a thought. You can also send the mail by post office, with delivery confirmation. This does not require that the recipient sign for it, but still gives proof that they got it. Keep the envelope showing that they refused the certified letter. This should allow you to prove that the collector and apartment complex conspired to deny you your rights under the FACT Act and the FDCPA. After all, how can you dispute a debt if the person collecting that debt refuses to accept mail?

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    Default Re: Old Landlord Won't Accept Certified Letter

    Thank you for the advice! I will give those mailing options a try. And I must also research the FACT Act. I am not familiar with this. As for refusing to accept a piece of mail... ridiculous! I agree with you completely. I was flabbergasted when I found out they refused it.

    Again, many thanks!

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