ORS § 90 § 90.560
Definitions for ORS 90.560 to 90.584.
Operative Text
As used in ORS 90.560 to 90.584: (1) “Direct billing” means a relationship between the tenant and the utility or service provider in which: (a) The provider provides the utility or service directly to the tenant’s space, including any utility or service line, and bills the tenant directly; and (b) The landlord does not act as a provider. (2) “Park specific billing” means a relationship between the manufactured dwelling park landlord, tenant and utility or service provider in which: (a) The provider provides the utility or service to the landlord; (b) The landlord provides the utility or service directly to the tenant’s space; and (c) The landlord uses a billing method to fairly apportion the utility or service as approved by a majority of the manufactured dwelling park tenants. (3) “Pro rata billing” means a relationship between the landlord, tenant and utility or service provider in which: (a) The provider provides the utility or service to the landlord; (b) The landlord provides the utility or service directly to the tenant’s space or to a common area available to the tenant as part of the tenancy; and (c) The landlord bills the tenant for a utility or service charge separately from the rent in an amount determined by apportioning on a pro rata basis the provider’s charge to the landlord as measured by a master meter. (4) “Public service charge” has the meaning given the term in ORS 90.315. (5) “Rent-included billing” means a relationship between the landlord, tenant and utility or service provider in which: (a) The provider provides the utility or service to the landlord; (b) The landlord provides the utility or service directly to the tenant’s space or to a common area available to the tenant as part of the tenancy; and (c) The landlord includes the cost of the utility or service in the tenant’s rent. (6) “Submeter” means a device owned or under the control of a landlord and used to measure a utility or service actually provided to a tenant at the tenant’s space. (7) “Submeter billing” means a relationship between the landlord, tenant and utility or service provider in which: (a) The provider provides the utility or service to the landlord; (b) The landlord provides the utility or service directly to the tenant’s space; and (c) The landlord uses a submeter to measure the utility or service actually provided to the space and bills the tenant for a utility or service charge for the amount provided. (8) “Utility or service” has the meaning given that term in ORS 90.315.
ORS § 90.560 establishes the foundational definitions that govern how utilities and services may be billed in manufactured dwelling park settings under ORS 90.560 to 90.584. The provision identifies five distinct billing arrangements—direct billing, park specific billing, pro rata billing, rent-included billing, and submeter billing—each describing a different relationship among the landlord, tenant, and utility or service provider. It also defines key technical terms such as 'submeter' and cross-references 'public service charge' and 'utility or service' to definitions found in ORS 90.315.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured dwelling parks in Oregon should be familiar with the billing-method definitions set out in ORS § 90.560, because the method a landlord uses to pass utility costs to tenants determines which procedural and substantive requirements apply under ORS 90.560 to 90.584. For example, park specific billing requires approval by a majority of park tenants for the apportionment method used, while submeter billing requires the landlord to own or control a device that measures usage at each individual space. Compliant operators generally ensure that the billing arrangement in use matches the definition under which they are operating and that any required tenant approvals or disclosures are documented accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.560 defines the types of utility billing arrangements that may exist between tenants, landlords, and utility providers in manufactured dwelling parks covered by ORS 90.560 to 90.584. Understanding which billing method applies to a tenancy—whether direct, pro rata, submeter, park specific, or rent-included—can be important when reviewing charges that appear on a bill separate from rent. Tenants who believe a billing method is being applied incorrectly or without required tenant approval may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the broader requirements set out in ORS 90.560 to 90.584 for guidance on available options.
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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