What is what to do when you get mail from previous tenant?

Here's what to do when you receive mail addressed to a previous tenant:

The primary course of action is to Return to Sender. Write "Not at this address," "Moved, left no forwarding address," or "Unknown" clearly on the envelope. Then, place it back in your mailbox for the postal carrier to pick up. Do not open the mail.

For Important Mail such as official government documents or anything appearing urgent (e.g., jury duty summons, legal notices), you might consider writing "Recipient does not live here" and dropping it off at the post office, rather than just placing it in your mailbox. This ensures it gets processed correctly.

If you consistently receive mail for the previous tenant, you can contact the Postal Service and inform them of the situation. They may be able to take steps to reduce the misdelivery. You can also speak with your mail carrier directly.

• Do not throw the mail away.
• Do not open the mail.
• Do not forward the mail yourself.
• Do not write your own name or address on the envelope.