Can i stop previous residents mail being delivered

The pesky problem of unwanted mail from previous residents!

Yes, you can stop mail from being delivered to your address if it's addressed to a previous resident. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Contact the USPS: Reach out to your local post office or visit their website to report the issue. You can fill out a form to request that mail be held at the post office for pickup or forwarded to a new address.
2. Fill out a Change of Address form: If you're a homeowner, you can fill out a Change of Address form (PS Form 3575) and submit it to the post office. This will help update the USPS's records and prevent mail from being delivered to your address.
3. Contact the previous resident: If you know the previous resident's contact information, you can reach out to them and ask them to notify the USPS of their change of address.
4. Check with your local post office: Visit your local post office and ask to speak with a supervisor or customer service representative. They may be able to help you resolve the issue or provide additional guidance.

Some additional tips:

• If you're renting, you may want to notify your landlord or property manager about the issue, as they may be able to help facilitate the change.
• If you're experiencing a large volume of unwanted mail, you may want to consider setting up a mailbox lock or using a mail forwarding service to manage the mail.
• Keep in mind that it may take some time for the USPS to update their records and stop delivering mail to your address.