What constitutes notification to renters, re apartment security deposit, in Denver?

As long as that letter is postmarked within 30 days of his vacating the first apartment, it's considered an attempt to notify him. He (or you, or someone else responsible for him) should have contacted the office when he didn't receive it in the allotted time frame.

You may want to consult with a real estate attorney to see if they should have attempted to hand-deliver it to him. I really don't think it will help though; most people move away from a complex and therefore have to receive their notices in the mail so there's no reason for staff to hand-deliver.

Since the account has gone to collections, negotiating with the complex won't do you any good. You'll need to negotiate with the collections agency. I would ask the complex to give you a copy of the letter, which should also have copies of any receipts/detailed charges substantiating the amount of the bill. This way if any of the charges are ridiculous you have some room to negotiate. You should also let the agency know about the situation with receiving the letter.

The complex is correct. They have fulfilled the requirement of notification, since they sent the letter and it was returned to them. That it remains unopened is their needed criterion that it was sent. You can attempt to negotiate the charges downward. They CAN pull back the collections request, but it appears that they do not want to do so.

I am guessing that your son did not properly notify the postal service of his address change. Had he done so, the letter would have been forwarded to his new address. Understand, as well, that it is not the responsibility of the complex to forward that letter. If this is a larger complex, it is entirely possible that those responsible for damage collection were not aware that he had remained in the complex.

I am not sure what CO laws are, but in CA we are required to mail it. It has to be postmarked.

All that aside, he does need to pay for his damages. The complex should not have to eat half of it.

The only way to stop collections is to pay your debts. You could sue, but you would lose, it would be a waste of time and a poor example to set for him. Teach him to be a man and take care of his responsibilities, being deaf is no excuse for taking advantage of others.

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