If I’m renting an apartment, what is my potential liability regarding a previous tenant’s activities?

If I’m renting an apartment, what is my potential liability regarding a previous tenant’s activities?

I moved into my current apartment about a month ago, and still receive the previous tenants’ mail (which I always take to the post office). A couple of days ago the postman tried to give me a package from one of the previous tenants, but after I refused saying that Im not the correct person, he informed me that he was a police officer and that the package contained an illegal substance. He then asked if I had ordered anything under the previous tenant’s name (I didn’t) and wanted to come inside and have a look around (which I refused). He left after I refused but I’m wondering if I should be worried.

Asked on November 2, 2014 under Criminal Law, Ohio

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