Would this qualify as validation?
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Posted by Christina
(205.188.209.12) on December 15, 2002 at 20:17:58:
A landlord claims damages to a rental property. Sends a hand-typed letter with "Estimate of damages" - the "Estimate" is constructed solely by the Landlord (no contractor estimates, no invoices or bills). In the same letter the LL says he is sending this to his attorney. 3 months later, I get a letter from a CA trying to collect the "alleged debt". Inform the CA that everything is 100% disputed and no owed. Send validation letter certified/RRR within the 30 day period. CA never acknowledges request, continues to send collection letters, 2 months later reports this "alleged debt" to all 3 CRA's.
My question is this; if the CA would have forwarded the same letter to us, that the landlord did, would that constitute validation?
Obviously, there is not "signed agreement" to pay for these alleged charges, and to this point we have been denied our legal right to defend against the claim.
Anyone's input is greatly appreciated.
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