Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Mail delivery

we have a large dog with a large bark, our dog barks at the mail carrier. Our dog has never bitten anyone and or attacked anyone, The mail carrier is intimidated by our dog and they are refusing to deliver our mail. Our dog is either in our house or in our back yard and does not run free. Can they refuse to deliver our mail?


Asked on 4/06/09, 10:19 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Mail delivery

I would suggest talking with the letter carrier outside the home, and perhaps to postal officials.

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Answered on 4/07/09, 8:55 am
Bryan C. Becker Your Lawyer for Life.

Re: Mail delivery

In my experience, if it very difficult to challenge this type of administrative postal decision.

That being said, I agree with Attorney Cohen, attempt to negotiate a compromise with the mail delivery employee and postal officials; keep in mind this postal employee may have had a bad experience with dogs in the past which prevents him/her from trusting your dog.

Best of luck to you.

Regard,

Bryan

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Answered on 4/07/09, 1:20 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Mail delivery

Yes. Get rid of the dog, or keep it in the house, then talk to USPS about the changed situation. Your neighbors would be happy at the change as well.

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Answered on 4/07/09, 1:29 pm


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