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Under ORLTA, when a tenant abandons a rental unit, what must an Oregon landlord do with personal property left behind?
AImmediately dispose of all abandoned property
BStore the property and provide written notice, allowing the tenant time to reclaim it before disposal✓ Correct
CDonate all items to charity within 24 hours
DSell the property at auction without notice
Explanation
Under ORS 90.425, when a tenant leaves personal property behind after vacating, the Oregon landlord must provide written notice to the tenant and store items of apparent value for a specified period (at least 15–45 days depending on circumstances).
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Option Contract
A contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a property at a specified price within a specified time period.
Earnest MoneyA deposit made by the buyer when submitting a purchase offer, demonstrating serious intent and serving as consideration for the contract.
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