Residents of Salem should note that The Storage Depot, located at 3785 Silverton Rd N.E., will conduct a public sale of personal property on October 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The sale follows the landlord’s possessory lien process after tenants failed to pay rent on their storage units.
Units and tenants affected
The following storage units have been listed for the public auction:
- J1068 – Bethany Adams
- I0961 – Alpino Bernard
- L1226 – Jacob Brumbaugh
- D0440 – Tracy Collis
- L1217 – Maricela Gonzalez
- G0743 – Rick Graves
- B0246 – Jennifer Olsen
- J1034 – Sarah Patt
- K1162 – Merri Peterson
- I0932 – Erin Ripley
- K1114 – Stephani Schelski
- C0312 – Lynette Seifert
- J1049 – Judy Suda
- K1182 – Kathy Wilhite
- L1212 – Karen Newton
- G0701 – Eliana Chavez
Each of these tenants has been cited for non‑payment of rent, and under Oregon law the landlord is authorized to seize and sell the personal property stored in the unit to recover the owed amounts.
How the public sale works
The auction will be open to any member of the public who wishes to view and purchase the items. Interested buyers should arrive at The Storage Depot by the advertised time. The sale will be conducted in accordance with state statutes governing landlord possessory liens, which require proper notice to be posted publicly and a reasonable opportunity for the tenant to claim the property before it is sold.
Anyone planning to attend should be prepared to pay cash or other acceptable forms of payment as specified by the facility. The facility will provide a list of the items in each unit prior to the sale, allowing prospective buyers to assess the value of the goods.
What this means for the community
Public notices like this serve an important function in protecting both property owners and renters. By publishing the details of the sale, the city ensures transparency and gives tenants a final chance to settle their debts or retrieve their belongings before the auction proceeds.
Local residents who own storage units or who are considering renting space should be aware of the obligations that come with the lease, including timely rent payments, to avoid similar actions.
Contact information
For further details about the auction, including payment methods and any questions regarding the notice, individuals may contact The Storage Depot directly at the address listed above.
First published Oct. 9, 2026.
Original reporting: Salem Reporter — read the source article.
