I just moved to a new place and get a ton of mail for past tenants. Can I just throw them away?

Question

The first couple days I wrote wrong address and sent back. But this mail is getting ridiculous. I get about 7 items a day that are for past tenants. Is it against the law to just destroy it?

Thanks.

Answer 1

How long does it take to write "RTS" on an envelope and throw it back in the box? You can just write those three letters on there, not the entire phrase "return to sender".

You could write a note to the carrier with the names of the people who have moved away so that he can place a note on his case (where he sorts the mail). This way he can not deliver the mail, but can send it directly to central markup (where they put on the forwarding labels).

Answer 2

if it's just junk mail, toss it. If it's addressed to a specific person or persons yes it's against the law to tamper w/ mail. Go to your post office or talk with your mailperson, let them know that the people do not live at that address any longer. How long has it been since they moved out? It takes from 4 to 6 weeks for mail to get adjusted depending on if they filled a change of address form out. Be patient.

Answer 3

well its not your fault the tenant didnt contact these people/comanpanies and advise them of change of address well depends on how nice your, if u want to write on them NO LONGER AT THIS ADDRESS and put the back in the postbox.
i think they will get the point after u return a few.
since there is no legal law saying u must keep them.
i would open them, then burn them.

Answer 4

Do not destroy it ,it against the law . Just give it to the mail man or write on your mail box just mail for your name only.

Answer 5

Legally, no. You should write "not at this address" and put it into the mailbox or go to the post office with mail and tell them in person.

Answer 6

Not too sure about the law, but you could take it to the office where you rent and give it to them. Advise them that you have done a return to sender, but they keep coming back. The office may have the forwarding address.

Answer 7

save it all for a week, & take it to the post office, & voice your opinions stongly & that it,s there problem to deal with this. But do,nt destroy it, there may be bad news for somene & would,nt you feel bad if they did,nt get it, but I agree that people should be more responsible for forwarding there mail to there new address, but also the postal system has a part in this to, I know,as I had that problem once. Very frustating.

Answer 8

Just leave them in the mailbox, with a note to your mail carrier, telling them these people have moved, and please don't leave there mail here anymore. OR, you can just write "return to sender" on the envelope and drop them in a mail box. You would think the mailman would know they have moved..Contact your local post office, and explain to them, these people have moved!!
I am living here now!! good luck..

Answer 9

The post office only returns first class, throw all second, third class and magazines away. Just write "not here-moved" amd "return to sender" on first class. You can always visit your local post office and fill out a form.

Answer 10

go to your nearby post office turn them in... and request that no other mail... but your last name be delivered for now on. i dont know how you can be expected to keep correcting their mistake. it is a moral question..of whether or not you want to throw something away. i dont think the mail police are coming ,, junk mail may not count... but there are important letters that should get to their destination.