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Property Left Behind If the landlord does not hear from the tenant then the landlord has the right to landlord sell or dispose of the property, including personal papers, family pictures, and keepsakes. The tenant has the right to take back possession of the property prior to the date or disposal.

The landlord must give or mail to you a written notice of abandoned property that asks you to pick up your things. This notice must tell you if the landlord thinks that the value of the property you left is under $500 and he or she plans to throw it away if you don't pick it up.

If any person finds money or goods valued at $250 or more, and if the owner of the money or goods is unknown, such person, within 10 days after the date of the finding, shall give notice of the finding in writing to the county clerk of the county in which the money or goods was found.

You must not keep the belongings for personal use. If you fail to notify the tenant of the right to get abandoned belongings, or refuse to turn over the tenant's belongings after a proper request, the tenant may file an action to recover the belongings.

Dormancy periods vary by property type, but in general, most property types in Oregon have a three-year dormancy period. Accounts are considered dormant if the owner of a property has not indicated any interest in the property or if no contact has been made for the allotted dormancy period for that property.

(1) Any Person may request a Finder's List of Unclaimed and Escheat Property. (2) To complete the request, the Person must: (a) Submit the request electronically through the Treasurer's Electronic Payment Gateway. (3) The Person must pay the fee of not less $150.00 prior to receiving the report.