This is a sample letter to send to your landlord if you moved out more than 31 days ago and haven't received either your deposit or a written accounting of how the landlord used the money. The law requires that the landlord give you such a statement. (Question 23).
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(date) Dear (landlord's name): By law I am entitled to receive either a full refund of my security deposit or an accounting of what the deposit was used for within 31 days from when I moved out. I moved out on (date). I have not received the deposit or the accounting. Please let me know what you intend to do about the deposit within 10 days from the date of this letter. If I do not hear from you by (10 days from date of letter), I will file a claim in Small Claims Court. The law (ORS 90.300) says that I am entitled to twice the amount wrongfully withheld. Sincerely, (your name and address) |