Today I received a piece of mail that looked like it came from Sacramento County. Once I opened it, I found that it was an advertisement from a mortgage company. It was one of those, like a check, where you tear off the three edges and unfold. In the return address spot was typed, "County of Sacramento" ...I'm a little annoyed by this and left wondering how legal it is and whether or not the county can do anything about it. I realize that it's part of home ownership that all the rats come out at the smell of money, so it's to be expected, but I think this is especially low and unethical.

Here's what I'm talking about:



Note that they even cite a US code for obstruction of mail...

I used to send the envelopes back, but it obviously doesn't affect them... though sand would probably do something

Anyhow, I've contacted the County to see what they have to say about this.

The initial canned response from the Assessor's Office:



Tony,
No, nothing.