The Oregon Deposit Recovery System
A simple, structured way to handle your deposit from move-out through final demand, without expecting one letter to do all the work.
Why this exists
Oregon deposit problems often turn on timing, possession delivery, written accounting, delivery proof, and whether the landlord claimed deductions that ORS 90.300 allows.
The key facts are usually when the tenancy terminated, when you gave the rental back, whether a written accounting arrived within 31 days, what basis the landlord gave for each claim, and whether prepaid rent or a last month's rent deposit is involved.
This system puts those steps in order for Oregon renters.
What this actually does
This is built for the stage before court.
It helps you:
- document tenancy termination, possession delivery, current address, and proof of delivery
- use Oregon's 31-day accounting and refund rule without flattening the trigger
- respond to missing written accounting, unsupported deductions, ordinary-wear charges, and carpet-cleaning issues
- keep security deposit, prepaid rent, and last-month deposit issues separate when needed
You can piece that together yourself using the free guides. This just saves time and keeps the order clean.
What you get
Step 1 - Move-Out Notice and Current Address
Cooperative and preventive. It documents tenancy termination, possession delivery, your current address, deposit response instructions, and delivery proof.
Step 2 - Security Deposit Due
Firm and professional. Used after Oregon's 31-day deadline has passed without the required accounting, refund balance, or both.
Step 3 - Security Deposit Entitlement
More assertive. It ties ORS 90.300, the 31-day rule, accounting requirement, deduction limits, and your records together clearly.
Step 4 - Final Demand Before Legal Action
Final and direct. It gives one last written chance to resolve the deposit before deciding whether to file.
Why Step 1 matters
Step 1 is not filler.
Oregon's deposit clock depends on tenancy termination and delivery of possession. Step 1 helps make those facts, your address, and your request for return or accounting easier to prove.
How people typically use this
- Start at the step that matches your situation
- Send one letter at a time
- Wait and track responses
- Move forward only if needed
It is not about doing everything at once. It is about keeping timing, completeness, and tone under control.
Short version
The free guides are enough if you want to build the process yourself.
The paid system is the convenience layer: four Oregon-specific documents in the right order, written to match the stage you are in.
A clear 4-step Oregon process, ready to use, instead of guessing what to send or when to escalate.
Get the Deposit Recovery SystemImportant: This is general information and not legal advice.