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Association of United States Postal Lessors
The Association of United States Postal Lessors (AUSPL) is the largest association for postal lessors, currently serving more than 3,500 members nationwide. Since 1981, our nonprofit organization has helped the large and growing number of individuals and organizations that own Post Office™ Facilities better manage their business.
The Only Association Postal Lessors Will Ever Need
If you're looking for personalized service, look no further. Our members are eligible for a unique insurance program specifically designed for them. Additionally, members receive newsletters, referrals to competitive lending institutions and free comparables when they negotiate their postal leases on their Post Office™ Facility buildings. We also answer questions and provide information related to leases, maintenance issues and taxes.
Each year, members attend our spring conference where they interface with USPS® representatives, fellow lessors, as well as interact with national lenders and other vendors who have products specifically for them. The conference is held in resort-like destinations and begins with a networking reception. Activities usually include an exhibit hall, luncheon, general session and a chance to meet with USPS® personnel.
An Insurance Program Exclusively for Member Post Office™ Facility Owners
One of the exclusive privileges of membership is the AUSPL Insurance Program. The AUSPL Insurance Program is the only national program specializing in insuring post office properties from losses ranging from tornadoes and hurricanes to slip and fall lawsuits. It is the tremendous buying power of AUSPL that permits the AUSPL Insurance Program to insure more than 7,000 USPS® locations nationwide at rates that are easy on the pocket and usually much less than what members can obtain on their own.
The AUSPL has chosen Praetorian Insurance Company, owned by the QBE Insurance Group, which is rated A- Excellent-Stable by A.M. Best, and A+ Stable by Standard and Poor, to insure its buildings. Praetorian has been the program carrier for the AUSPL since 1999 and provides excellent service for postal lessors. |
AUSPL
1011 Brioso Drive #201
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone (800) 572-9483
Fax (949) 645-3462
• AUSPL is not affiliated with or sponsored by the United States Postal Service®
• Post Office™, the United States Postal Service® and the Round Top mail box design are trademarks of the United States Postal Service®.
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Fewer than 170 Post Offices on closure list
Fewer than 170 offices remain under review for possible consolidation under the U.S. Postal Service station and branch consolidation initiative. Read more here |
Can the Postal Service be Saved?
It's been an ugly few years for the United States Postal Service. The quasi-government agency announced this week that it lost $3.8 billion in the most recent fiscal year, which ended September 30th. It also delivered less mail - 26 billion fewer pieces less. Read more here |
Buffalo, Lackawanna post offices spared
Three post offices in Buffalo and Lackawanna will be spared from closure, at least in the short term. Read more here |
 
At hearing on future of Postal Service, no dearth of despondency
A congressional hearing on the future of the U.S. Postal Service can be one depressing experience. Read more here |
Lantana residents going coconuts in fight to save beloved post office
LANTANA - Heads up, Postmaster General John E. Potter: The coconuts are coming, 500 of them, stamped and addressed to your office on L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C. Read more here |
Hermosa Beach, CA, Post Office Saved from Closure when Congress, USPS and Postal Regulatory Commission Receive 4,000 Emails within Days! When Hermosa Beach City Manager Steve Burrell heard his local post office was on the chopping block, Steve soared into action. Read more here |
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Lessor Influences USPS to Keep Postal Station Open!
Read the full story here...
| Testimony Of Mario Principe Before The Postal Regulatory Commission |
| Click here to download the District Manager Update |
BREAKING NEWS
Recent news reports indicate USPS is considering closing or consolidating many postal facilities, postal stations, branches and some carrier annexes.
Click here to see if your facility is on the list of facilities under review for closure or consolidation.
Do you know what kind of post office you have?
Main Post Office: Managed by a postmaster.
Station: Small facility in larger town or city within city limits, which normally houses carriers and provides retail services.
Branch: Same as station, but outside city limits.
Carrier Annex: Facility housing letter carrier operations where they sort mail into delivery sequence.
Contract Postal Units: A retail facility operated on a contract basis with a non-carrier postal employee. It is often co-located in another business. They are located in cities and large towns.
Community Post Office: Same as a contract postal unit except they replaced a small independent post office that was officially discontinued.
Here's what to do if you find your post office on the USPS "hit" list of possible consolidations and closures:
- List the name(s) and ZIP Code(s) of your post office.
- What date does your lease expire?
- Review your lease for a termination clause.
- Go here to find the USPS Postal District Office for your facility.
- Call the district office and ask for customer service for someone knowledgeable about post office closings/consolidation. Click here for the list of postal district offices.
- Email your findings to Mario Principe at maprincipe@verizon.net with your name and phone number. Mario will contact you.
Join AUSPL today. Annual renewal is $75. Members are eligible for AUSPL Insurance Program, customized for postal lessors, along with free comparables when it's time to renew your lease and annual conferences. |
| Postal Lessors Beware |
Did You Know
USPS may close or consolidate numerous post offices and retail outlets to reduce costs! Postal Lessors Unite! Join AUSPL in preventing closure of postal facilities! Click here to read more... |
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