What are the Laws for Apartment Dwellers Mailboxes?
Complying with postal regulations is key to trouble-free mail delivery to your apartment complex. a very small key of post-box image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com When you are renovating or adding units to an apartment complex, often your final addition will be updated mailboxes to accommodate your tenants. While you may have your own concept of what type of mailbox fits your budget and new decor, the United States Postal Service (USPS)may have other ideas, and as the officially-sanctioned mail service, its regulations constitute law. Save time and money before installation by asking your mail carrier about the laws for apartment dwellers’ mailboxes. USPS Approval The postal service requires any mail receptacles you select for your apartment house be USPS-approved prior to installation. USPS does not consider door slots or unlocked bins as acceptable for apartment mail delivery; in fact, it requires apartment receptacles to be secure from theft. You may wish to request approval
