Can someone who lived in the same residence as you withhold mail from you purposely?
Asked on 8/19/10, 1:24 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook
Cook Legal Services, LLC
It depends on a lot of different things. For instance, are you a minor? Is the person preventing you from getting the mail your guardian and/or parent? If you are an adult, and the mail is addressed to you, that person will have to fork it over.
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Answered on 8/24/10, 1:28 pm
Paula McGill
Attorney at Law
If the person is withholding mail illegally, you can file a charge with the post office. They will investigate the matter. It is a violatiion to withhold mail.
Also, you may want to open a PO Box or UPS Store Box to avoid the problem in the future.
Answered on 8/24/10, 7:59 pm
