Whether you picked the letter up or not, your tenant has proof that she sent you notice to vacate. You can quibble over a few days or a week if you want, but it isn't going to change anything. Instead use it to your advantage, to get the T to leave the place super, super clean. BTW, I seldom go to the PO for certified mail... I sign the back of the 1st notice, stick in the mailbox and the carrier will deliver it in two days. Your signature on the first notice slip is just as legal. Though, I have to admit that when I get certified mail from a tenant I can't always wait two days. Curiosity will get the best of me ;-)
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