ORS § 90 § 90.505
Definitions for ORS 90.505 to 90.850; application of statutes.
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(1) As used in ORS 90.505 to 90.850: (a) “Deterioration”: (A) Includes a collapsing or failing staircase or railing, one or more holes in a wall or roof, an inadequately supported window air conditioning unit, falling gutters, siding or skirting, or paint that is peeling or faded as to threaten the useful life or integrity of the siding. (B) Does not include aesthetic or cosmetic concerns. (b) “Disrepair”: (A) Means the state of being in need of repair because a component is broken, collapsing, creating a safety hazard or generally in need of maintenance. (B) Includes the need to correct a failure to conform with applicable building and housing codes at the time of: (i) Installation of the manufactured dwelling or floating home on the site. (ii) Making improvements to the manufactured dwelling or floating home following installation. (c) “Rent a space for a manufactured dwelling or floating home,” or similar wording, means a transaction creating a rental agreement in which the owner of a manufactured dwelling or floating home secures the right to locate the dwelling or home on the real property of another in a facility for use as a residence in return for value, and in which the owner of the manufactured dwelling or floating home retains no interest in the real property at the end of the transaction. (2) Unless otherwise provided, ORS 90.100 to 90.465 apply to rental agreements that are subject to ORS 90.505 to 90.850. However, to the extent of inconsistency, the applicable provisions of ORS 90.505 to 90.850 control over the provisions of ORS 90.100 to 90.465.
ORS § 90.505 establishes the foundational definitions and scope for Oregon's manufactured dwelling and floating home tenancy statutes, which run through ORS 90.850. It defines key terms such as 'deterioration' (covering structural failures like collapsing staircases or failing roofs, but excluding purely cosmetic issues) and 'disrepair' (covering broken or hazardous components and code-compliance failures). It also clarifies that the general Oregon residential landlord-tenant statutes (ORS 90.100–90.465) apply to these arrangements, except where the manufactured dwelling and floating home provisions specifically conflict, in which case ORS 90.505–90.850 take precedence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured dwelling or floating home facilities should understand that ORS § 90.505 sets the interpretive framework for all obligations running through ORS 90.850. The definitions of 'deterioration' and 'disrepair' are legally significant: structural issues such as failing railings, holes in roofs, or code violations at the time of installation or improvement fall within these categories, while purely aesthetic concerns do not. Compliant facility operators generally maintain records of installation and improvement work to demonstrate conformance with applicable building and housing codes, as those standards are incorporated into the definition of 'disrepair.'
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.505 defines the terms that govern your rights as a manufactured dwelling or floating home space renter throughout ORS 90.505–90.850. The definitions of 'deterioration' and 'disrepair' are particularly relevant when a facility has structural problems, safety hazards, or code violations—conditions that fall within the statute's protections rather than being dismissed as cosmetic. Tenants who believe conditions at their facility meet these definitions may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization, raising the issue with a local housing authority, or exploring remedies available under the broader ORS 90.100–90.465 framework, which also applies to these tenancies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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