Community Chat

[santorini]

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@wagirl wrote:

I don't think you have to sign for a certified letter if it comes to you--someone already paid to  certify that it would get to you ---I paid for certified documents to my lawyer during my divorce and also got a few certified letters from Social Security, returning documents to me. I also have Informed delivery and saw them in there too. Also had the mail man deliver a certified piece of mail to me at  my apartment and I didn't need to sign it either.

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That's the whole point.  Lawyers (or other senders) NEED the proof that someone received the document.  A signature is ABSOLUTELY required.

[Tinkrbl44]

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@SaveTheTurtles wrote:

Are you confusing a supeona with a certified letter? By signing for the letter it is simply confirmation to the sender that the letter was received by the intended recipient. Reading the letter will provide insight to you then as to why you are being sent the letter and whether or not it is a "real" concern or some sort of scam.

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@SaveTheTurtles   @PickyPicky3 

Based on the fear and thinking she's somehow "protected" if she doesn't accept it, perhaps the thought was she's being legally served.

People can speculate 'till the cows come home, but just receive it and open it and .. Voila' ... mystery solved!  

Good grief.

[PickyPicky3]

A Bit More Update

I now have learned that construction at that address, which has already started, will definitely affect water drainage from our community.

The question is -- How much? Something must have been discovered after construction started. Remember: the builder and the EPA are fighting over the definition of wetlands. 

[PINKdogWOOD]

I chimed in and said don't sign anything.

However, after reading others' posts here, what some say makes sense to sign and read it to find out what if anything is going on that may affect your property.

You were pre-alerted to the fact that this letter is coming. If it was a scam I doubt a scammer would pre-warn you and then days later be there with the letter to sign for.

It may be to your best interest to find ot what's going on.

[PickyPicky3]

Bureaucratic Catch 22

I learned today all EPA issues require a certified signature because there is a 15-day response period.

BUT the only places you can read the actual dispute are in your city hall or state capitol. Nowhere else. Nothing online.

Sounds like the EPA is actually discouraging community input.

[kitty60]

You can send a letter certified meaning it proves you sent it or certified return receipt requested.  This shows the recipient  signed for it and indeed received it.

[Boehm Collector]

@wagirl .. yes, you do have to sign for a certified mail.   As an Attorney I send certified letters often.    The signature is proof that the recipient received my letter.  

[Tinkrbl44]

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@Boehm Collector wrote:

@wagirl .. yes, you do have to sign for a certified mail.   As an Attorney I send certified letters often.    The signature is proof that the recipient received my letter.  

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@Boehm Collector 

A year ago I received a certified letter that didn't require my signature.  It was sitting in my mailbox with all the rest of that days' mail. 

There are several variables with mail delivery.  I couldn't tell you the difference between a certified letter and one that is "registered" ... but obviously, there is one.   

[Sage04]

A certified letter was sent to someone and she was not at home so the mail carrier left a notice informing her. She refused to pick it up. She saw the mail carrier a few days later so she asked him about it. He told her it would be held for 15 days and if she does not pick it up, it will be returned.

I was surprised at the amount of days it would be held.

[PickyPicky3]

For this letter I had to give both a paper and electronic signature. My poor mailman.