Why Is There A Lock on your Mailbox?

Community mailboxes that are in private, gated neighborhoods with a designated spot for all of the mailboxes in one central location, apartment complexes, or condos need to be locked to protect your private mail.

Keep Your Easy Access Community Mailbox Secure

Community mailboxes are all in one convenient location for the mail deliverer, so if they are not under lock and key, they would also be conveniently located for passers-by to easily pick up anyone’s mail they want. Because of this, community mailboxes come with a lock on each box to make sure your mail remains safe until you are ready to retrieve it.

It’s Time To Replace Your Mailbox Lock

• Unless you are the first person to be assigned this mailbox, there was someone who previously had a key to it and may still have a copy of that key.
• When you have lost your mailbox keys, you will need a new key so you can access your mail.
• The lock becomes weathered or worn out and no longer works. When you get your mail, pay attention to the wear and tear on the lock, and have it lubricated and properly maintained to prolong the life of the lock, avoid a damaged or broken lock, and avoid costly repairs.