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Oregon Security Deposit Return Letter

$19

An itemized security deposit return letter, timed to your state's statutory deadline — this is the single most litigated moment in a tenancy, and missing the deadline or itemization requirement can cost a landlord the right to keep any of the deposit.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

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What Oregon law requires

Security deposit cap: Oregon does not limit how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit, but a landlord may not increase an existing deposit during the tenant's first year except for a mutually agreed modification (such as adding a pet) directly tied to that change.
ORS 90.300(2)(a) · source
Deposit return deadline: 31 days after move-out
ORS 90.300(12)-(13) · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 90 days
ORS 90.427(3)-(8) · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 10 days
ORS 90.394 · source
Landlord entry notice: 1 day
ORS 90.322(1) · source
Late fee guidance: 5% of monthly rent
ORS 90.260 · source

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Most states penalize a late or non-itemized return — commonly forfeiting the right to withhold any amount, sometimes with additional statutory damages. Deadlines vary by state; this document is timed to yours.

Do I need to itemize every deduction?

Yes, in virtually every state — a vague "cleaning and repairs" line is not sufficient. List each deduction separately with its own amount.

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