Can you use an alias with a PO box?

Even though it depends on the local post office, you can ship to a PO box with a pseudonym in most cases. The only thing important is that you provide the correct PO box number. In this case, you need to register your pseudonym as a legitimate receiver.

Do utilities count as property?

Utilities make your rental property habitable. Tenants need running water, heat, electricity, and trash collection. You are required by law to provide your tenants access to utilities.

Can I use a fake name on my PO box?

Being a former UPS driver and not a USPS employee, although I did pick up US mail for my customers and delivered it to the PO, my last stop of the day. I see no reason anything addressed to that PO box would not be delivered.

Do I have to use my real name for a PO box?

Yes. When a mailbox application (ps form 1583) is filed with a post office and approved, the owner/renter of the box needs to list the names of the people who will be receiving mail at that box other than themselves. Individuals should not receive personal mail to a business mailbox or businesses physical address.

Does rental include utilities?

Every housing unit in the United States uses utilities. Most apartments and rental homes require tenants to pay for at least some utilities, but there are exceptions. It’s not terribly uncommon for a property to be rented with all utilities included.

Does renting include bills?

It’s entirely up to the landlord whether or not they include bills in the monthly rental figure, and you’ll often see a “bills included” section on the property listing. However, the majority of private landlords don’t tend to include monthly utilities in the rent, so it isn’t something you should expect.

Does a PO box require the same name incoming mail as the registered name for the box USPS?

Yes. When a mailbox application (ps form 1583) is filed with a post office and approved, the owner/renter of the box needs to list the names of the people who will be receiving mail at that box other than themselves. Only those people are legally able to receive mail at that box.

Can I receive packages anonymously?

You can send mail to an anonymous recipient by addressing your letter to “occupant” followed by an address. The mail will be delivered to that address and whoever is there can receive it.

Does a PO Box require the same name incoming mail as the registered name for the box USPS?

Should your name be on your mailbox?

To help prevent possible delay, nondelivery, misdelivery, or loss of mail, the names of everyone who receives mail through your mailbox should appear either on the outside or inside of the box.

How do you handle utilities when renting?

Three ways to handle utilities at your rental

1. Include utilities as part of the rent. This is typically a flat fee per month, and you keep the utilities in your name.
2. Charge a monthly utility fee.
3. Make the tenants responsible for utilities.
4. NOTE: This resource is provided for informational purposes only.

Can you rent a PO Box at the post office?

Boxes also can be rented in person at the retail counter in Post Offices across the country. PO Box renewal payments also made by made at Automated Postal Centers (APCs). Just as an ATM is a virtual stand-alone bank, the APC is a virtual stand-alone Post Office.

How do you deal with utilities in a rental property?

1. Increase your rent price and bundle utilities and rent. 2. Charge a flat monthly fee for utilities (you’ll want this to be the average utility cost each month). 3. Invoice your tenants for the utility bill each month so it perfectly matches how much they use.

Can I have 24/7 access to my PO Box?

Many locations allow 24/7 PO Box access, and if a package is too large to fit in your box, we’ll hold it for you. Your location may also offer free Premium PO Box Services such as smartphone alerts to let you know when you have mail.

What happens if a landlord does not have a mailbox key?

If a landlord does not have a key for the lockable mailbox, they may require a tenant to contact the USPS and retrieve it. The landlord may also require the tenant to pay the fee that the USPS charges for a new mailbox key.