Can I send the bill for getting the mailbox lock changed to my ex-roommate, who failed to return the old mail key?
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Can I send the bill for getting the mailbox lock changed to my ex-roommate, who failed to return the old mail key?
My ex-roommate had until the 31st of last month to return the mailbox key. She made arrangements with me twice to return the key. However, the first time, she showed up and left before I got home from work and wouldn’t leave the key outside for me. The second time she didn’t show up at all. I haven’t heard from her since, although I’ve contacted her. The USPS is charging me $25 to change the lock on the mailbox. I’m changing the lock because she’s not cooperating with returning the key and I don’t trust her to stay out of the mailbox. Do I have to sue her to pay for it or is there a simpler way?
Asked on August 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You may have to sue her for it. You could send her a letter by certified mail advising that this fee is a result of her breach of the rental agreement and demand payment. But if she did not even bother to return the key I doubt that she will even respond to the request for payment. Good luck.
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