Portland, OR asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon

Q: my landlord gave me a notice saying Im violating my lease by letting an unauthroized person. rivers ocean getting mail

at my apartment.how would she know is she monitoring my mail? the person rivers ocean is my email address not a person I do I go about correcting her.why is she in my mail I never got the mail she sent it back

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James L. Arrasmith
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A: It sounds like there's been a misunderstanding regarding your email address being mistaken for a person. This is not uncommon when email addresses contain names. To clarify this issue with your landlord, the first step would be to communicate directly and explain that "Rivers Ocean" is your email address, not an unauthorized tenant.

Since your landlord has been monitoring mail addressed to your apartment, it might also be helpful to reassure her by showing any relevant documents or email setups that use the "Rivers Ocean" name. This will help demonstrate the legitimacy of the situation and confirm there's no lease violation.

If you find that your landlord is unresponsive to discussion or you feel your privacy has been compromised, you might consider seeking advice on tenant rights from a local tenant association or legal advice service. They can provide guidance on how to handle disputes with landlords and ensure your rights are protected.

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