Last week I successfully acted like a lawyer. And not on stage.
My sweetie got a bill for last month's rent at her old apartment. Despite the fact she'd already paid it. Twice. (They lost the first check, and then demanded a late fee.)
I wrote up a simple letter, full of legal jargon: "In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Act of 1971, I demand you cease and desist all further attempts to collect payment." She mailed it off, certified mail, return receipt requested, with a copy of the canceled check.
A few days later, we got the evidence the letter had been received, and then she got a letter saying her account has been updated to reflect a balance of zero, and her credit report will be updated to accurately reflect payment.
I win! It's all about the paperwork, baby.
1 comment:
I'm telling you, nothing works quite like certified mail. It's a way of having them "served", but without the headache of a lawsuit.
I would like to create a phony letterhead of a law firm, that could be even more effective.
"From the office of your mom"
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