Previous tenant refused to fill out change of address form for their mail. How do I get their mail to stop coming to my address?
I would say no, I'm pretty sure that you have to have their permission.
Yes, section 23 of the Postal Services Avt 1998.
No, actually. It's not only illegal, it's also very inconsiderate.
No, it is illegal to open someone else's mail, even if it is delivered to your house.
Yes, It is a Federal NO NO to open someone elses mail. and to impersinate someone to a Bank its also Federal NO NO. You just dont do stupid things like that.
Not if they have requested you do that. It would be similar to sending mail In Care Of someone else. You cannot hold the mail without permission and must return it to the mail carrier.
Yes. If it came to you by accident and you know it's not your mail, you should put it back into the U.S. mail system. At least cross out the address if it is "your" address but some total stranger's name.
Yes tampering with someone elses mail or mailbox is a federal offense.
It isn't ok for anyone to open anyone else's mail. Apart from being a criminal offence, it is an invasion of privacy.
No, it is illegal to open mail that is addressed to someone else, even if it is delivered to your house.
Yes. If it came to you by accident and you know it's not your mail, you should put it back into the U.S. mail system. At least cross out the address if it is "your" address but some total stranger's name.
It's actually against the law to open someone else's mail. You can put it back in your mailbox so it can be sent to the right address, or you can get a pen & write 'return to sender' on the envelope.