Deposit Deduction Dispute

[Michael Pilolla]

Hi BiggerPockets Peeps,

I recently sent my previous tenant his deposit back after deducting a substantial amount for damage, repairs, and an excessive amount of cleaning the house needed. I sent the check on 8/25/2022 but it hasn't been deposited/cashed yet. I'm guessing he's pissed and looking into legal means to recover the approximately $1,000 of the $1,700 he didn't get back. 

My question is... does he have a limited amount of time to dispute the deductions before he has no legal means. EG, if after 30 days he hasn't responded he can't pursue legal means - basically a statute of limitations.

Property is in Oregon.

Thank you in advance!

Michael