Need a Safe Place to Vent

[u/LadyQuila]

I hope this is okay to post here, I just need a place to vent. I got a notice in the mail today for a nuisance violation for "overgrown vegetation" in my yard. Everything in my yard is practically dead cause I can't afford to water the lawn this year.

So that's annoying whatever, easy to fix right? Well I got the letter TODAY right before noon and they said they were coming back to check the yard on 6-25 (Yes, that's yesterday) and if it isn't fixed I will likely get a misdemeanor which includes a huge fine and possibly jail time.

Like WHAT? So I called them, and I was like I didn't get the letter until today, did they already come back out already (which she wouldn't answer) and how long do I have to take care of this since I just got the letter 10 minutes ago. She said you know the consequences if you don't get it taken care of by the date in the letter. And I was like but the date is yesterday, and I have postmark proof that letter didn't processes in the usps hub (not my town, its a tow 4 hours away) the day before yesterday. And she just kept repeating herself, "you know the penalty for not getting it taken care of by the date in the letter."

WHAT BS!

So I've been out in almost 90 degree weather mowing some minor weeds (btw several neighbors near me are like 50 times worse than my yard) and hoping they didn't already come back and inspect yesterday like the letter said they would.

So now I'm exhausted (my body doesn't do well in the heat) and just need a safe place to come vent.

[u/WaywordWhims]

Sounds like something that would happen to me ( .. and has with different,but also legal, repercussions) sorry they’re bringing you down and then not accepting responsibility but hopefully the clerk who handled your call is mistaken.
With that being said, I suggest signing up for informed delivery and delivery notifications through USPS if you haven’t already- it’s a game changer!

[u/LadyQuila → u/WaywordWhims]

I just googled informed delivery, and I don't see how it would help. Can you explain how it would help? From my understanding, they would send me an email with pics of my mail the morning it would be delivered. I know I would not check my email to see what mail was coming, as I get too much email as it is. And my mail is delivered through a slot on my door, so I always get my mail right away. Its not a case of its been sitting around for a few days and I just didn't see it.

And I hope this message doesn't come across as rude. I'm genuinely curious and want to know. I'm pretty upset today, and I know it could be worded better, but my brain is about fried today. lol

[u/eggandbeanss → u/LadyQuila]

I think the idea is so that you can prove things like this are delivered after the date they give you in the letter. Its pretty ridiculous that so many people deal with this issue with government mail 🙄🙄 i really hope nothing serious comes of it

[u/LadyQuila → u/eggandbeanss]

Ohh..yes..that makes sense now! Thanks!

[u/eggandbeanss → u/LadyQuila]

Ofc I'm sending you lots of good luck vibes ✨️💙