Mail for long term stays

[John8740]

Looking for thoughts on how to handle mail for my long-term guests at a condo with a keyed mail bank.

[Emilie]

Hi @John8740, 

Have you had questions about this from those guests? What is the current way around it, if you don't mind me asking?

I believe the following hosts have had experience with mid to long term stays, so perhaps they have more advice on how to approach this: @Marie8425 @Steven1874 @Frances3408 @Kaestle-Jane0, what do you think?

Thanks 🙂

Emilie

[Kaestle-Jane0 · Accepted solution]

John - Yes I have had long term stays who access a mailbox. We are also in a condo I wait til they request mail access and then have the mail key in a lock box in the unit. I share the code to said lock box when someone asks for access to the mail and then have my cleaners confirm it is back when they check out. 

[Marie8425]

@Emilie @John8740 

A post office area of receipt for someone regardless of tenancy, be aware is you agreeing to Federal Government (USPS) provisions in your provision.

I do not offer any Federal Government Receptable, there are businesses that do or since usually my stays are work related they have that option.

I do accept deliveries that are not Government related Amazon, Food or FedEx, just not a government mail area.

[Frances3408]

@John8740. How long is long term ie does it fall into tenancy rights? Check with your local rental laws but here you are required to provide access to a mailbox if requested. The lease sets out what keys are provided, and thus must be returned at end or fees can be charged for changing locks, new keys, etc. Another reason why bonds are always asked for.