Full question:
Does a motel/ extended stay hotel have the right to withhold mail?
- Category: Government
- Subcategory: US Mail
- Date:
- State: Nevada
Answer:
No. Under United States Code, Section 1708, taking mail or concealing mail that is not intended for the individual in possession of the mail is considered theft and is punishable by law. And under Section 1708 any theft of mail, regardless of the monetary value of the property, a third degree felony. Third degree felonies are punishable by fine, up to five years imprisonment, or both.You should advise the hotel of this. You can also file a complaint with the US Postal Service.
If there are any rules that apply to Extended stay hotels that override this we could not locate them.
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