I have a question about the impediment of receiving mail/packages by my landlord.

A landlord generally shouldn’t interfere with your ability to receive mail or packages. Doing so can expose them to significant legal liability.

In Colorado, every renter has the right to quiet enjoyment of their property, meaning you shouldn’t have to worry about your landlord hand-delivering your mail with commentary about its contents. While the latter may be an exaggerated example of unnecessary and unreasonable interference, you generally have the right to receive mail and packages without unreasonable interference from your landlord. 

Legal statutes and precedent determine a Colorado landlord’s duties to their tenants. For instance, Colorado law mandates that mobile home park landlords have a duty to ensure each lot resident has unimpeded access to U.S. Mail services. Certain statutes also expressly prohibit Colorado landlords from retaliating against tenants. Mail withholding may qualify as unlawful exclusion or interference with essential services, which is strictly prohibited. The court may consider an exception if the tenant has abandoned the property. But even then, the landlord must follow strict legal procedures for handling abandoned personal property. 

We can offer more informed advice with additional details, but we hope this initial response is helpful. If you would like further assistance, I recommend booking a consultation with a member of our Eviction & Landlord Team. Together, we can brainstorm a reasonable solution that reaffirms your legal rights to enjoy your rental property.