Security deposit rules in Oregon
Oregon law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit. In Oregon, the deposit and a written accounting of any claim are due within 31 days of move-out.
Checked against Oregon law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Oregon law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Oregon?
Oregon law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
How long does a landlord in Oregon have to return a security deposit?
In Oregon, the deposit and a written accounting of any claim are due within 31 days of move-out.
Source: Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.300(12)-(13), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.