Forwarding Mail

[2sp_]

A tenant has moved out of a cottage we rent out. They moved out suddenly and in breach of their contract. (But they have breached their contract in many, varied ways.)

Now they tell us that they have had all mail forwarded to their new address (which they won't give us - again in breach of their contract), but are expecting an "important letter" in the next few days.

They want us to forward it to her place of work.

What would be the best thing for us to do?

Should we return it to sender, forward to her work, or ask them to collect it from us?

We are concerned that they may be up to something, but we have no idea what!

[albaqwerty]

I typed in a reply yesterday, but it vanished into the ether.
It was along the lines of 'if it is delivered to your address and you accientally open it, as you weren't expecting anyone else's mail to arrive at your address'

Anyhoo, mylast postie was a sweetheart, the new one is awful!

Wishing you well in your fight to get your rent money etc xx

[237SJ]

And after all that, the next thing I would do is check with Experien and the other one (can`t remember the name) to make sure they are not still using your property as their address for loans etc.

[albaqwerty]

Equifax, 237, I only know that having read Sunny-Dave's post.

Very good point.

[2sp_]

Oh lord! They did "buy" two new cars during the short time they were here... Will check credit rating websites!

Thanks everyone, you really are a good bunch.

[albaqwerty]

If there's any news Planky, please let us know.
We're a nosy/curious/caring bunch :-)

[Davethedog]

What you should do is this:

When the letter arrives return it to sender, with a covering letter explaining exacly what you have said on here, stating that they owe you money and give them the work address that she wants it forwarding to and asking the to re-direct it.

To just forward it on means all sorts could happen if they don't have an address. You have cleared your obligation, done what was requested and made it quiet plain that you are not liable.

[2sp_]

Will do, Alba.

Hopefully they will just pay what they owe us and disappear, but methinks I may be dreaming.

[Uriah Heep]

They should have organised, through Royal Mail, to have their mail redirected. Any post delivered to the cottage should be marked 'addressee gone away' and returned to the Post Office. Do this and only this. That way there will be no come back on you. Nice day 50 miles East!

[mazie]

Thanks SP...Will do x

[2sp_]

Beautiful day here too, Uriah Heep. Spring has definitely sprung!

[albaqwerty]

another thought, I think that there's a time frame for RM to forward the mail, depending what length of time has been paid for. eg 3 months6 mths/12 mths
It's not cheap.

[joko]

its not about being nosy, its about protecting yourself - this whole situation sounds dodgy, and if opening and resealing an envelope is all it takes to ensure you are not about to be the victim of some scam then i would happily open it.

no-one is saying it is 'right' to open it, but in this instance to me it is essential

[Peter Pedant]

absolutely essential I agree
wear your glasses whilst opening
do not miss a word and dont forget to tell us
you are assured of the utmost confidentiality