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Sample Deposit Return Request

Here’s an example of a letter you could write:

Your name and address
Landlord’s name and address
Date

Dear landlord,

I am writing this letter to request an immediate return of my security deposit of $ amount.
By law I was entitled to receive either a full refund of my deposit or an accounting of what the deposit was used for within 31 days from when I moved out. I moved out on date and I have received neither my deposit nor the accounting. Therefore, by law (ORS 90.300) I am now entitled to twice the amount that was wrongfully withheld, which totals $ twice the amount of withheld deposit.

Please respond to me within the next amount of time with your plans to return my deposit. If I do not hear from you by that time, I will pursue legal options to recover the $ twice the amount of the withheld deposit I am entitled to under Oregon law.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Action Alerts

City Council hearing scheduled for Wednesday! Portland's City Council has scheduled a hearing on the recommendations of the Quality Rental Housing Work Group for Wednesday, November 19th at 10am in the City Council Chambers, 1221 SW 4th Ave . Come show your support for these critical improvements to ensure safe, healthy housing for renters in Portland! Do you have a story to tell about your experiences trying to get repairs made in Portland? Would you consider giving testimony about how these improvements could have helped you? (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or at 503.460.9702.