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Application and Security Deposits

City of Portland Rental
Applications & Screening

Landlords are required to follow certain requirements for how they advertise available rental units located in the City of Portland, how they process applications for available rental units, and how they screen applicants. This guide has information about the City of Portland's rental application and screening laws.

Security Deposits for Portland Renters

Your landlord must return your security deposit or provide a written accounting of why it was not returned.  This guide will help you ensure your landlord returns your security deposit when you move out and provides steps to take if you have a dispute with a prior landlord about a security deposit.

Security Deposits for all Oregon Renters

Your landlord must return your security deposit or provide a written accounting of why it was not returned.  This guide will help you ensure your landlord returns your security deposit when you move out and provides steps to take if you have a dispute with a prior landlord about a security deposit.

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Guide to Landlord Tenant Law

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