middleportal.com – It can be frustrating to continue receiving mail for the previous owner of your home. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to stop this from happening.
1. Write “Not at this address” or “Return to sender”
This is the simplest and most common way to try to stop mail from coming to your address for the previous owner. Simply write “Not at this address” or “Return to sender” on the mail and put it back in your mailbox. The mail carrier will likely return the mail to the sender, who should then update their records.
2. Talk to your mail carrier
Let your mail carrier know that you are not the previous owner and that you would like to stop receiving mail for them. Your mail carrier may be able to help you identify the previous owner’s new address so that you can forward their mail to them.
3. Contact the United States Postal Service (USPS)
You can call the USPS at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or visit the USPS website to submit a Change of Address (COA) request for the previous owner. Once you have submitted the COA request, the USPS will forward the previous owner’s mail to their new address.
4. Fill out a Mover’s Guide at USPS.com
Notify the USPS that you have moved and that you would like to stop receiving mail for the previous owner by filling out a Mover’s Guide at USPS.com. You can find the Mover’s Guide on the USPS website under the “Moving” tab.
5. Contact the previous owner directly
If you know the previous owner’s new address, you can contact them directly and ask them to update their mailing address with their creditors and other businesses.
Here are a few additional tips to help you stop receiving mail for the previous owner:
- If you are still receiving mail for the previous owner after following these steps, you can contact the USPS again or file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.
- You can also try to contact the senders of the mail and ask them to remove the previous owner’s name from their mailing list.
- If you are receiving junk mail for the previous owner, you can sign up for the National Do Not Mail List.
By following these tips, you can stop receiving mail for the previous owner and enjoy your new home without the hassle of unwanted mail.