ORS 90.300: Oregon security deposit rules in plain English
What ORS 90.300 says about Oregon security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 31 days
- Counted from when the tenancy ends and you deliver possession.
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory cap in ORS 90.300; a landlord cannot require a new or increased deposit in the first year of tenancy (except for an agreed change such as adding a pet), and must allow at least 3 months to pay one after that.
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- Not stated in our verified data
What ORS 90.300 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
No statutory cap in ORS 90.300; a landlord cannot require a new or increased deposit in the first year of tenancy (except for an agreed change such as adding a pet), and must allow at least 3 months to pay one after that.
Full citation: ORS 90.300(12)-(13) Read the official text
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FAQ: ORS 90.300
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under ORS 90.300?
Under ORS 90.300, a Oregon landlord has 31 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. Counted from when the tenancy ends and you deliver possession.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in Oregon?
No statutory cap in ORS 90.300; a landlord cannot require a new or increased deposit in the first year of tenancy (except for an agreed change such as adding a pet), and must allow at least 3 months to pay one after that.
Does Oregon require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: ORS 90.300(12)-(13).
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in Oregon?
Not stated in our verified data.
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