this one surprised me "If it's merchandise (ie. Amazon sent

this one surprised me "If it's merchandise (ie. Amazon sent you a package that was intended for someone else) you can keep it!"

TLDR

• Notify the old tenant to setup mail forwarding.
• Send the old mail to the previous tenant if you have their forwarding address.
• Return the mail and write "Not at this address" on the envelope.

Mail already received

The awesome thing about the postal service is that it accounts for mis-delivery. The easiest thing you can do is:

1. Write "Not at this address" on the envelope or package.
2. Put the envelope or package back into circulation by dropping it off in a collection box, mailbox, or at a postal office.

If you receive mail by a private courier (such as UPS or Fedex), you have a couple of options:

1. Refuse the delivery.
2. Contact the courier.
3. If it's merchandise (ie. Amazon sent you a package that was intended for someone else) you can keep it!