We all know how annoying it can be to receive mail for previous tenants, but imagine if it continued for over two years! One homeowner found themselves in this frustrating situation, and they’re not sure if they’re in the right for refusing to accept the ex-tenant’s packages. Let’s dive into this mail drama and see what’s going on.
Basement Tenants Move Out

Surprise! A Business Address

Mysterious FedEx Packages

Tenants Explain the Situation

Address Change Request

Mail Keeps Coming

Return to Sender

FedEx Package Refused

Angry Ex-Tenant Texts

Tenant’s Excuse

Standing Firm

Husband’s Opinion

Something Smells Scammy

Mail Drama: Who’s in the Right?
So, our homeowner is fed up with receiving mail and packages for their ex-tenant’s business, even two years after they moved out. They’ve tried asking the tenant to change their address and have started marking the mail as ‘return to sender.’ But when a FedEx package arrived, the tenant got angry, claiming they couldn’t receive packages at their new apartment. The homeowner stands firm, refusing to help and feeling like something’s fishy. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
Former tenant not at fault for mail issues, suggests solution
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Former tenant’s incorporation at address seems scammy. UPS offers mailboxes.

Tenant stands up for self-respect and package policy.

Former tenant’s mail drama resolved with no a**holes involved

Ex-tenant ignored request to change address, NTA for stopping mail

NTA for expecting ex-tenant to change their mail address

Former tenant expects free mail service for 2 years, NTA.

Be responsible for your own mail , get a PO box

Kind gesture, but consent is key. NTA for sending back.

Tenant stands up to entitled landlords, NTA wins the day

Tenant not wrong for rejecting ex-tenant’s mail demands

Former tenant’s mail is not your responsibility. NTA

Former tenant’s address issue could become an insurance nightmare. NTA.

Generous ex-tenant gets taken advantage of, NTA

Secure pick-up options available, return mail marked ‘RTS’.

Safety concerns make it clear: NTA for refusing mail delivery.

Ex-tenant takes advantage for 2 years, NTA for stopping it

NTA for not taking care of ex-tenant’s mail. Justice served.

Ex-tenant used for mail service, commenter suggests redirecting mail.

Former tenant’s mail drama: NTA, running someone else’s business is risky

Don’t be a mail-keeper. Change your address. NTA

Avoid mail drama by filling out a residency card ✅

Get a PO box or FedEx box. NTA for enforcing lease.

Tenant refuses to be responsible for ex-tenant’s mail.

Ex-tenant not at fault for mail issues, suggested PO Box

Get a lawyer! Your safety and privacy are at risk!

Petty, but satisfying.

Protect your privacy with a Pack and Mail box

Former tenant lazy and possibly illegal, commenter NTA and frustrated.

NTA and legal advice needed to remove business connection

Reporting incorrect business address to State Board to avoid drama.
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PO box suggestion for mail issue, NTA judgement.

Incorporating a business at your address just before moving out? NTA.

Don’t trust strangers with your mail. NTA

Sharing an address with a failed business can hurt you

Following protocol: NTA’s mail handling is not controversial

Return to sender: NTA’s comment on ex-tenant’s mail drama

NTA thinks about property taxes in this mail drama

Return to sender and report incorrect address to state department.

FedEx HAL options available at Walgreens and Dollar General. Scam alert!

Package drama: Legally yours, but what if it’s illegal? ❌

Former tenant tries to guilt trip landlord into receiving package. NTA.

Don’t be their mail room clerk , they need to make other arrangements

NTA, ex-tenant ignored repeated requests to stop mail, entitlement shown.

Resourceful use of unclaimed mail sparks joy and creativity

Returning mail is common courtesy, NTA handled it well
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Virtual business addresses are affordable and protect privacy

Avoiding creditors? Not the a**hole then.

Don’t let r**e ex-tenants use your address. NTA

Don’t let anyone take advantage of your kindness.

Return to sender! NTA takes a stand against entitled ex-tenant.

Former tenant’s entitled mail request gets shut down.

NTA for refusing packages and blocking their number.

NTA for not collecting ex-tenant’s mail anymore.

Former tenant should get a PO Box, NTA wins

Clear boundaries as a landlord and tenant, not as a business.

Accepting former tenant’s mail can lead to legal trouble. NTA.

Don’t be their gopher! NTA for not getting involved.

Tenant’s mail going to ex-landlord’s house, NTA for refusing.

Don’t be a PO box! NTA for ex-tenant’s mail drama

Mark mail return to sender and refuse courier deliveries. NTA.

Take control of your mail with this helpful tip

Tenant criticized for accepting mail for too long. NTA.

Tenant drama: NTA for not dealing with ex-tenant’s mail

Don’t risk being found in possession of unknown mail. NTA

Tenant not responsible for ex-landlord’s mail dilemma

Last Updated on February 13, 2024 by Diply Social Team