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s will soon vote on a bill that may centralize mail deliveries at apartment buildings and alter delivery schedules.<\/p>\nThe House of Representatives will soon vote on a bill that may centralize mail deliveries at apartment buildings and alter delivery schedules.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve all seen the change taking place. The postal service became known as \u201csnail mail\u201d the moment that email reached most American households. Online bill pay let us settle balances with the click of a mouse rather than the lick of a stamp–or by gingerly tapping our mobile touchscreens. During travels, we began posting pictures and status updates via social media rather than sending postcards. Many of us can\u2019t think of the last time we entered a USPS. The FedEx and UPS locations seemed to be much more convenient and efficient.<\/p>\n
When we sit back and think about it, few of us are really surprised that the United States Postal Service is in a crunch. Americans simply don\u2019t use the mail system like we used to. In order to stay afloat, Congress deliberated multiple times to determine the future of USPS. Major changes will be made, many of which affect multi-family firms and their tenants.<\/p>\n
Regular mail delivery could be shortened to five days per week or fewer, though Saturday deliveries will remain protected for at least one year after the enactment of the bill, if it passes. Approximately 125 post offices will eventually close, though the bill has provided a lifeline to an equal quantity of processing centers that were heading to the guillotine to cut costs.<\/p>\n
For multi-family firms and renters, though, one change holds the greatest impact: the new plan aims to create centralized delivery services particularly for apartment communities. This may create challenges for leasing offices and added inconveniences for renters.<\/p>\n
Hurdles for pre-existing leasing offices:<\/b><\/p>\n Many newer apartment communities, particularly luxury living accommodations, already have a centralized mail system in place for residents. Such sites were created with this amenity in mind, foregoing the rush to comply and adapt their current operations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leasing offices that do not have mail systems entact could learn from student housing. Many campuses implement a form of centralized mail delivery for dorms. Their systems account for many of the challenges listed above and could be used as a guide.<\/p>\n Hurdles for tenants:<\/b><\/p>\n\n