Q: What happens if a landlord sends you a receipt for damages after 31 days has already passed? In Oregon.
Also, does moving early and prorating rent end the lease at that time?
A: If you have a security deposit and your landlord did not give you an accounting statement within 31 days of you vacating the property and/or returning possession of the property back to your landlord, you may have a claim of wrongful withholding of your security deposit against your landlord. However, if you did not have a security deposit and the damages to the property are beyond the normal wear and tear allowed within your lease agreement and state statutes, you are responsible for those damages. If you have not spoken with an landlord tenant attorney about your potential claim, you should reach out for a consultation as there can be other facts which change the answer to your question
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