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Applying for a place
What they can ask for in Oregon
How much can they charge me to apply?
Only the real cost of screening you.
Only 1 charge per 60 days, and refunds within 30 days if unit is filled.
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“A landlord may only require an applicant to pay a single applicant screening charge within any 60-day period, regardless of the number of rental units owned or managed by the landlord for which the applicant has applied to rent …”
How big can the deposit be?
No cap. Deposit back within 31 days.
If the landlord wrongly keeps your deposit in bad faith, they may owe twice that amount.
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“The landlord shall return to the tenant the security deposit or prepaid rent or the portion of the security deposit or prepaid rent that the landlord does not claim in the manner provided by subsections (11) and (12) of this section not later than 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession to the landlord …”
What can a landlord check about me?
Criminal history, but only after a personal review.
When screening applicants, a landlord who denies you must give written reasons within 14 days.
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“Before denying an application for housing on the basis of criminal history, a landlord must:”
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