this one surprised me "If it's merchandise (ie. Amazon sent you a package that was intended for someone else) you can keep it!"
TLDR
- Notify the old tenant to setup mail forwarding.
- Send the old mail to the previous tenant if you have their forwarding address.
- Return the mail and write "Not at this address" on the envelope.
Mail already received
The awesome thing about the postal service is that it accounts for mis-delivery. The easiest thing you can do is:
- Write "Not at this address" on the envelope or package.
- Put the envelope or package back into circulation by dropping it off in a collection box, mailbox, or at a postal office.
If you receive mail by a private courier (such as UPS or Fedex), you have a couple of options:
- Refuse the delivery.
- Contact the courier.
- If it's merchandise (ie. Amazon sent you a package that was intended for someone else) you can keep it!
