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How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Oregon?
Short answer
At a glance: 31 days
Within 31 days after the tenancy ends: written accounting of any claim and refund of the rest of the deposit
Deadline: Within 31 days after move-out
To keep any part of a deposit or prepaid rent, give the tenant a written accounting stating the specific basis of each claim within 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers possession, and return the unclaimed balance by the same deadline.
"In order to claim all or part of any prepaid rent or security deposit, within 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession the landlord shall give to the tenant a written accounting that states specifically the basis or bases of the claim." oregonlegislature.gov
"not later than 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession" oregonlegislature.gov
Within 31 days after the tenancy ends: written accounting of any claim and refund of the rest of the deposit Verified
Deadline: Within 31 days after move-out
To keep any part of a deposit or prepaid rent, give the tenant a written accounting stating the specific basis of each claim within 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers possession, and return the unclaimed balance by the same deadline.
Who it covers: Counts from when the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession. Prepaid rent needs a separate accounting. Deposits cover only defaults (such as unpaid rent) and damage beyond ordinary wear and tear.
"In order to claim all or part of any prepaid rent or security deposit, within 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession the landlord shall give to the tenant a written accounting that states specifically the basis or bases of the claim." oregonlegislature.gov
"not later than 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession" oregonlegislature.gov
Notes: ORS 90.300(12)-(13) (2025 edition).
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