Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act

Mailbox Maintenance and Repairs: The Postal Service will be required to repair and replace covered cluster box units, which ensures they remain functional for mail delivery. (Section 2(a)(1))

Adding Mailboxes: The Postal Service can add mailboxes to covered units if a person submits notice and the Postal Service determines it is necessary. (Section 2(c)(1))

Flexibility for Owners: A person or entity that owns a cluster box unit is not prohibited from maintaining the unit themselves. (Section 2(d))

Resource Availability: The creation of the Cluster Box Unit Maintenance Fund provides a specific source of money to carry out these maintenance tasks. (Section 2(h)(1))

Maintenance Limitations: The Postal Service is not required to perform maintenance that is not necessary for the function of the unit, or repairs resulting from intentional or willful damage by a resident or owner. (Section 2(e)(1)-(2))

Building Structure Restrictions: The Postal Service is not required to perform maintenance that pertains to the structure of a building. (Section 2(e)(3))

Cost Reimbursement Procedures: If maintenance costs are caused by a legal liability of an individual or entity, the Postal Service may request that the beneficiary assign its rights to the money or legal action to the Postal Service. (Section 2(f))

Risk of Losing Coverage: A cluster box unit can lose its "covered" status if the owner withdraws permission or if the Postal Service stops delivering mail to those addresses. (Section 2(g)(1))