Mailing and Shipping Deadlines
The US Postal Service has announced holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The tables below show deadlines for expected delivery to domestic and military addresses by December 25, 2021.
AUSPL Political Action Committee
The AUSPL PAC is a political action committee which raises funds to support political candidates who recognize the importance of universal mail service and the network of leased postal facilities. AUSPL member contributions to AUSPL PAC are critical in helping AUSPL ensure its message is heard by Congress. Members who would like to donate to…
Hazardous/Toxic Conditions Clause of USPS Lease
The General Conditions portion of the US Postal Service lease contains eleven sections. Sections 1, 4, 5, 8, 10 and 11 are federally mandated.
An Accurate Legal Description of the Post Office Premises is Necessary
It is important for a USPS lease to include an accurate description of the premises leased to the USPS. If the USPS leases an entire parcel, the legal description of the parcel should be used. If the USPS leases only a portion of a larger legal parcel, then the legal description will need to be…
Become Aware of “Other Provisions” Before Signing a Lease, Continued
In October 2015, we examined Paragraph #5 “Other Provisions” in the USPS lease. The provision is used to incorporate various USPS lease riders (e.g., the Utilities Services & Equipment Rider, the Maintenance Rider, etc.) into the lease. This month we discuss the opportunity to use the provision to a separate addendum to add other customized…
Unraveling the Mysteries of the U. S. Postal Service Lease Agreement
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How Are Census Bureau Surveys Delivered?
AUSPL Conference 2015 provided opportunities for attendees to ask questions of speakers and workshop presenters. One of the questions posed by an AUSPL member to Representative Amodei was why the US Census Bureau sends out surveys using UPS rather than the US Postal Service. Harry Glenn of Van Scoyoc and Associates contacted a congressional staff…
Renewal Options in the USPS Lease
The landlord needs to review his or her USPS lease periodically if it contains a renewal option or a series of renewal options. When the USPS is exercising a renewal option, the USPS is required to give the landlord notice during a specific time period. If the Postal Service does not exercise the option before…
Two Possible Situations That Justify Emergency Suspension by USPS
The Postal Service must occasionally order an emergency suspension of service at a postal facility. The most common occurrences which justify such an emergency suspension are when a post office is not tenantable because of storm damage and/or unsafe health or safety conditions, such as those involving the presence of toxic mold or asbestos. When…
The Postal Service & Rent Payments
Like many other governmental agencies, the USPS pays for services after they are rendered. Therefore, rent is paid at the end of the month, which is considered the service period. Rent due for a partial month will be prorated based upon the portion of the month during which the postal service had occupancy. In the…