How to stop old residents mail

Stopping old residents' mail can be a bit of a challenge, but it's definitely possible. Here are some steps you can follow:

Method 1: Contact the Post Office

1. Visit your local post office and speak with a customer service representative.
2. Provide them with the old resident's name and address.
3. Inform them that the person has moved out and you'd like to stop their mail from being delivered to that address.
4. The post office will likely ask for proof of identity and proof of the resident's move (e.g., a utility bill or lease agreement).

Method 2: Contact the USPS Online

1. Go to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website (www.usps.com).
2. Click on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts.
3. Enter the old resident's name and address.
4. Choose the reason for holding the mail (e.g., "Moved" or "Vacant").
5. Confirm your identity and submit the request.

Method 3: Contact the Old Resident

1. If you have a contact number or email address for the old resident, you can try reaching out to them directly.
2. Inform them that their mail is still being delivered to the old address and ask if they'd like to forward their mail to a new address or stop it altogether.

Additional Tips

• If the old resident has a PO box, you'll need to contact the post office where the PO box is located to request that their mail be forwarded or stopped.
• If the old resident has a subscription or magazine delivery, you may need to contact the publisher or subscription service directly to request that their delivery be stopped or updated.
• Keep in mind that it may take some time for the post office to process your request and stop the old resident's mail.