Oregon treats security deposits as tenant funds with creditor priority. The full current refund/deduction section and 2026 amendments must be extracted. No interest or separate account requirement for general landlords.
Last verified: 2026-10-10
Max deposit
—
no statutory cap
Return deadline
See notes
Interest required
No
not required
Separate account
No
Maximum Security Deposit
No statutory maximum
No numeric cap established in retrieved §90.300; 2026 amendments require version reconciliation.
Return Deadline
See notes
Full current §90.300 must be read; 2026 amendments require version reconciliation.
Interest on Deposit
Not required
No interest requirement identified in ORS §90.300.
Separate Account Required
Not required
Tenant claim has creditor priority; licensed property-manager account rules should not automatically be applied to all landlords.
⚖️ Permitted Deductions
Full current deduction list not retrieved.
📋 Official Source
The information on this page is sourced from the primary Oregon statute. Always verify against the current official text before making decisions.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Oregon?
Oregon does not set a statutory maximum for security deposits. Landlords and tenants may agree to any amount in the lease. No numeric cap established in retrieved §90.300; 2026 amendments require version reconciliation.
Does Oregon require landlords to pay interest on security deposits?
No. Oregon law does not require landlords to pay interest to tenants on security deposits. No interest requirement identified in ORS §90.300.
Must Oregon landlords keep security deposits in a separate bank account?
No. Oregon law does not require a separate bank account for security deposits. Tenant claim has creditor priority; licensed property-manager account rules should not automatically be applied to all landlords.
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Security deposit laws change — always verify the current statute or consult a licensed attorney in Oregon before making decisions. Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.html. Last reviewed: 2026-10-10.