What happens if package delivered to old address?

ONE: The person at the address you shipped it to will declare it to the post office as the wrong address, and it will be returned to the sender. In this case, you can reach out to the sender directly (eg. Amazon) and ask them to re-ship it to your correct address. This may cost you an additional fee.

Is it illegal to open a package sent to your address?

The federal statute 18 USC Section 1702 states that it is illegal for individuals to open correspondence that is addressed to other individuals. The law was created to punish individuals who knowingly open mail that is addressed to someone else.

Is it illegal to keep someones package?

“Most people understand that it’s illegal to open mail that’s not addressed to them. Intentionally opening, intercepting or hiding someone else’s mail is the felony crime of mail theft. It comes with some heavyweight penalties, including five years’ incarceration in a federal prison.”

Can I open a package that is not mine?

Yes, it is illegal to do so. In some countries, you may be accused of violation of property ownership/rights. Your best action along this line is to either deny acceptance of delivery or to return/cause the return the unopened package.

Can I pick up mail from my old address?

Contact the postmaster at the old Post Office and they should be able to talk with the carrier that delivered to the old address and have them attempt to retrieve the mail. If they are able to retrieve it, they will forward it to the correct address if you have a valid forwarding address on file.

Will a package be forwarded?

What Mail Is Forwarded. Premium shipping services (Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, First-Class Package®) are forwarded for free. Media Mail® and USPS Retail Ground® are forwarded, but you must pay the cost for shipping from your local Post Office to your temporary address.

Can you get in trouble for accidentally opening someone else’s package?

It is a federal crime to open or destroy mail that is not intended for you. The law provides that you can not “destroy, hide, open, or embezzle” mail that is not addressed to you. If you intentionally open or destroy someone else’s mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony.

Can you get in trouble for keeping a package that isn’t yours?

When a company sends you an item that didn’t order, it’s called an “unsolicited good.” In these cases, you’re well within your rights to keep them. Demanding that you pay for goods you didn’t request is a criminal offense. You can also write a letter to clarify the situation and establish your rights.

What is obstruction of correspondence?

18, U.S.C., 1702, makes it a Federal crime or offense for anyone to obstruct the delivery of mail by taking or removing it from the United States mails.

Can you open mail with your address but someone else’s name?

No, it is illegal to intentionally open someone else’s mail. However, if you accidentally open a stray piece of mail that ended up in your mailbox, it’s not technically a crime. Can I keep mail delivered to me by mistake? If you receive mail addressed to someone else and keep it, you’re still committing a crime.

Is it illegal to open a package that isn’t yours?

It’s illegal to open packages that you know aren’t yours. You don’t mentioned if this was a misdelivery by the USPS with someone else’s address or your address. If a misdelivery than you would need to give it to rightful owner (if you can) or bring it back to the post office letting them know.

Can I pick up a package from someone’s porch without permission?

If yes, they may very likely already have accepted the package. You’ll have to deal with them. Even if the package is sitting on their porch or in their mailbox, retrieving it without permission is likely to turn ugly. People take a very dim view of porch piracy.

Why was my package delivered to the wrong house or apartment?

There are a lot of reasons why the wrong package might end up at your house or apartment. Certain house or apartment numbers might be challenging for the courier to understand. The numbers might get switched around during the delivery process or the written address could be hard to read.

Is it legal to remove a package from USPS property?

The USPS is a federal agency so their rules may differ from local law applicable to other services. If the article is addressed to you, it’s your property, but that doesn’t allow you to trespass on someone else’s premises. So I would contact the appropriate authorities and ask them before just visiting and removing parcels on your own. Basically,