Property Management
Under Oregon law, when is a landlord entitled to retain all or part of a security deposit?
AWhenever a tenant leaves before the lease term expires
BOnly when the tenant fails to pay the last month's rent
CFor unpaid rent, physical damage beyond normal wear and tear, and other specific costs allowed by the lease and ORLTA✓ Correct
DFor any costs the landlord incurred during the tenancy
Explanation
Under Oregon's ORLTA (ORS 90.300), a landlord may deduct from a security deposit: unpaid rent, physical damages to the unit beyond normal wear and tear, costs permitted by the rental agreement (such as cleaning if the tenant agreed to leave it clean), and certain other costs specified by statute. The landlord cannot charge for normal wear and tear (expected aging). A proper itemized accounting must be provided within 31 days.
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