Well, that's a new one.
As a LL, I would never open/alter delivery of a tenant's mail. I have had it continue to be delivered after a move. I either bundle it up and leave for carrier in mailbox with a note, or more often take it straight to the P.O. and let them handle it. Pretty nervy to put a return to sender order on it. Especially since you're still under an active lease, that box is considered yours and no one else's. That could really bunge up your credit if you don't get your bills, etc. I would file a complaint with Postmaster at your local PO. Although you can file online, I would go talk to them, in person, to see what recourse you have, if any. (Ask for the person in charge, go to the top, they are there and available.) And then I would seek some kind of legal advice, there is probably a free legal aide society in your area for students? If you're in College Station, TX, then also google "Texas Landlord Tenant Laws" (without quotes). But I would get legal advice, because this probably doesn't fall under typical lease language. Even if you didn't want out of your lease before, having your mail tampered with is a pretty good reason to want out now. |
