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Oregon security deposit statement requirements

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  • The 31-day written accounting stating the basis of each claim
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Oregon gives a landlord 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers possession to give a written accounting that states specifically the basis of each claim against the deposit.

Last reviewed October 23, 2026 against the official sources listed below.

Security deposit statementOREGON / SAMPLE

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Move-out statement
Rental unit: 410 Maple Avenue, Apt 3, Salem, OR
Landlord: Pinecrest Property Management
Tenants: Jordan Lee and Priya Raman
Moved out Oct 31, 2026, keys returned. Lease ended Oct 31, 2026.
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Tenant namesJordan Lee and Priya Raman
Rental unit address410 Maple Avenue, Apt 3, Salem, OR
Tenant's forwarding address88 Elm Street, Nampa, ID 83651
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What Oregon requires

  • To claim any of the deposit, within 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers possession the landlord gives the tenant a written accounting that states specifically the basis or bases of the claim, separately for the security deposit and any prepaid rentORS 90.300 (12) · Oregon Laws 2023, chapter 296 (SB 1069), s. 4
  • From a security deposit the landlord may claim only the amount reasonably necessary to remedy the tenant's defaults under the rental agreement, such as unpaid rent, and to repair damage to the premises caused by the tenant, not including ordinary wear and tearORS 90.300 (7) (a) · Oregon Laws 2023, chapter 296 (SB 1069), s. 4
  • Machine carpet cleaning can be claimed only where the carpet was cleaned or replaced after the previous tenancy and before this tenant moved in, and the written rental agreement says the landlord may deduct carpet cleaning whether or not the tenant cleans itORS 90.300 (7) (c) (A)
  • A tenant may recover twice the amount withheld without the written accounting, or withheld in bad faithORS 90.300 (16)
  • The landlord gives the tenant a receipt for any security deposit paid, and a written rental agreement lists the depositORS 90.300 (2) (a) and (3)

The 31-day written accounting

To claim any of the deposit, within 31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant delivers possession, give the tenant a written accounting that states specifically the basis or bases of the claim, separately for the security deposit and any prepaid rent.

What can be claimed

Only the amount reasonably necessary to remedy the tenant's defaults under the rental agreement, such as unpaid rent, and to repair damage the tenant caused, not including ordinary wear and tear.

Machine carpet cleaning can be claimed only where the carpet was cleaned or replaced after the previous tenancy and before this tenant moved in, and the written rental agreement says the landlord may deduct carpet cleaning whether or not the tenant cleans it.

The penalty and the receipt

A tenant may recover twice the amount withheld without the written accounting, or withheld in bad faith. The landlord gives a receipt for any deposit paid, and a written rental agreement lists the deposit.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing the deposit and prepaid rent in one accounting.
  • Charging machine carpet cleaning the rental agreement does not allow.
  • Stating a total without the specific basis of each claim.
  • Counting from the lease end when the tenant delivered possession later.

Sources

Last reviewed October 23, 2026. Next review due January 23, 2027. This page explains published rules to help you write your report. It is not legal advice; the official text linked above governs.