Never knew about this debt until yesterday

[goingtothebeach]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
On Feb 5, 2009, I received a letter from an attorney (not certified) stating he has been retained to collect on an outstanding invoice from a pool company. I have never been advised of this outstanding invoice prior to now and have not had any work performed on my pool since summer of 2004. Doesn't this seem strange, and not to mention, quite old? The letter states that verification of the debt will be provided if I respond within 30 days. Does my response mean I am acknowledging that the debt exists? Isn't there a time limit on which a company can claim you owe them money and have proof that they have tried to collect in the past?

I am wondering if I should acknowledge this letter at all, especially since proof of delivery has not been made and their claim is so old.

Please advise. Thank you.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by goingtothebeach

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
On Feb 5, 2009, I received a letter from an attorney (not certified) stating he has been retained to collect on an outstanding invoice from a pool company. I have never been advised of this outstanding invoice prior to now and have not had any work performed on my pool since summer of 2004. Doesn't this seem strange, and not to mention, quite old? The letter states that verification of the debt will be provided if I respond within 30 days. Does my response mean I am acknowledging that the debt exists? Isn't there a time limit on which a company can claim you owe them money and have proof that they have tried to collect in the past?

I am wondering if I should acknowledge this letter at all, especially since proof of delivery has not been made and their claim is so old.

Please advise. Thank you.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

**A: tell us what the pool company did on your property in 2004.

[goingtothebeach]

The pool company installed a new pool

[Zigner]

You are entitled to validation of the debt...
In fact, you WANT validation of the debt...how else would you know what the debt is for?