Abandoned Camper Property Rights

Summary

In Texas, to claim an abandoned camper, you must make reasonable attempts to contact the owner, including sending a certified letter. If no response is received, you may be able to claim the property.

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I have a 5th wheel camper on my property that was left by my uncle. I have not heard from him in 4 months. He will not answer the phone when I call, he has even hung up on me twice. Can I use the camper.
What state are you located in, ****? Laws regarding abandoned property can vary by location.
Texas
What attempts have you made to contact your uncle about the camper? In Texas, laws regarding abandoned property can be complex and may require formal notice to the owner.
I have tried to call several times most times no answer. twice was hung up on as soon as I said hello. My son and son in law tried to call with no answer.
Have you sent any written notice to your uncle about the camper? In Texas, it's often required to send a formal written notice before claiming abandoned property.
I did not have his address.
Do you have any other means to contact your uncle, like email or through other family members? In Texas, you must make reasonable attempts to contact the owner before claiming abandoned property.
I just got his brothers address and am going to try that.
That's a good step. Have you considered sending a certified letter to this address, outlining your intentions with the camper?
I am going to. Hope he's ok. I tried to call him in May to let him Know my mother passed.(his sister)
That's a good step. In Texas, sending a certified letter is a legal way to notify about the abandoned property. If no response, you may claim it.
Thank you. Send the letter certified.
Sure, sending a certified letter is a good step. If there's no response, you may be able to claim the camper under Texas law.
Thank you for the help.
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us. Good luck with your situation.