The circumstances and process by which you end your lease may determine your right to enter the property later to claim your belongings or retrieve mail. If you are providing notice to terminate the lease you should plan to have all items removed by the last day covered by your rent payment. If you are facing eviction due to non-payment of rent, be aware that written notices from your landlord or the courts may stipulate specific deadlines, and be sure to review such documents and notices carefully and seek legal help if needed.
If you do not remove your personal belongings within a reasonable time, you may owe the landlord for expenses associated with storing or disposing of that property. Do not assume that you will be allowed to enter the property after your lease is terminated.
Whenever possible, try to get all agreements with your landlord documented in writing.
To avoid complications down the line, you should make arrangements for the safekeeping of your personal items. For example, you can arrange for a trusted person to have keys so someone can remove personal property within a reasonable amount of time, if you are detained or deported. Submit a change of address form with the post office as early as possible so that you can forward your mail – do not expect your landlord to hold or forward your mail for you.