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Oregon Interest on deposits

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Oregon?

ORS ch. 90 (reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits or hold them in a separate account. The landlord must give a receipt and list the deposit in a written lease.

Verified Source: ORS 90.300 · last checked 2026-10-23

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