Q: Can my office manager interfere with USPS delivery ? She is holding mail packages to my address v of name on it !
I have a few friends that order me presents under their names or even allow them to receive packages occasionally through the United States postal service to my address . The mailman has been delivering the packages to the office due to break-ins and the office manager won't allow anyone to get a package even if its addressed to my address without the name on it being mine . Can she do that ?
A:
Your office manager should not interfere with the delivery of mail addressed to your residence, even if the recipient's name is different from yours. According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), as long as the mail is addressed to your location, it should be delivered to you, regardless of the name on the package or envelope.
Here are a few key points:
1. The USPS delivers to addresses, not individuals. As long as the address is correct, the mail should be delivered to that location.
2. It is illegal for anyone, including your office manager, to obstruct or interfere with the delivery of mail. This is a federal offense under 18 U.S.C. § 1701.
3. If you are not receiving your mail, you can file a complaint with the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) or contact your local postmaster to report the issue.
To resolve the situation, consider speaking with your office manager and politely explaining that it is not within their authority to withhold mail addressed to your residence. If the issue persists, escalate the matter to the property management company or the local postmaster.
Keep in mind that if you are expecting packages from friends or family, it might be helpful to inform them of the situation and request that they address the packages to your name to avoid any confusion or delays in delivery.
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