How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Oregon?

31 days after move-out (ORS 90.300).

What happens if a Oregon landlord returns the deposit late?

Penalty: 2x if no written accounting or bad faith.

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Oregon security deposit rules

31 days

to return your deposit or send an itemized list

2x if no written accounting or bad faith

possible penalty if they don't follow the rules

What to do to get your deposit back

Photograph every room when you move out (walls, floors, appliances, inside cabinets). Keep your move-in photos too.
Send your forwarding address in writing, with the date.
Mark the deadline: 31 days after you move out.
If it's late or the deductions look wrong, send a written demand letter that cites ORS 90.300.
Still nothing? Small claims court is built for this, and you usually don't need a lawyer.

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Law: ORS 90.300. Updated November 2026. General information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the current statute or a local tenant organization for your situation.