ORS § 90 § 90.640
Park damaged by natural disaster.
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If a manufactured dwelling park is affected by a natural disaster, as defined in ORS 197A.440, unless the parties agree otherwise following the natural disaster: (1) For a manufactured dwelling that is destroyed, the tenancy is immediately terminated and the parties are not further obligated under the rental agreement or this chapter, except that: (a) The landlord shall, pursuant to ORS 90.300, return to the tenant any deposit and prepaid rent, including prorated rent from the date of the disaster. (b) Unless a tenant is responsible for the natural disaster, the tenant is not responsible for cleanup of the space or removal of the dwelling. (c) After the abatement of the emergency, the landlord shall notify the tenant and provide the tenant an opportunity to return to the rented space to search for valuables. A landlord may require the tenant to sign a release of liability related to the tenant’s presence on the space. (2) For a manufactured dwelling that is not destroyed, but either the park or the dwelling is significantly damaged, the tenant may, within 30 days after the date that the dwelling unit is accessible after the disaster, provide written notice to the landlord that the tenant is terminating the tenancy as of the date of the natural disaster and is abandoning the manufactured dwelling under subsection (1) of this section. (3) If the manufactured dwelling is not destroyed as described in subsection (1) of this section and the tenant does not provide a notice under subsection (2) of this section, the tenant shall continue to pay rent from the date the dwelling unit becomes accessible following the disaster, prorated to reflect any loss of value from damages to the park or the space. (4) A tenant does not owe rent while the dwelling unit is inaccessible due to the natural disaster or the destruction of the dwelling unit. (5) As used in this section, a dwelling unit is not considered accessible while a governmental agency has posted the dwelling unit as unsafe or unlawful to occupy, even if a tenant may begin repairs.
Oregon Revised Statutes § 90.640 establishes what happens to a manufactured dwelling park tenancy when a natural disaster strikes. If the dwelling is destroyed, the tenancy ends immediately, the landlord must return deposits and prorated rent, and the tenant generally bears no cleanup responsibility. If the dwelling survives but is significantly damaged, the tenant has a 30-day window after the unit becomes accessible to choose to terminate the tenancy as of the disaster date; otherwise, rent resumes on a prorated basis once the unit is accessible again. Rent is not owed for any period the unit remains inaccessible, including while a government agency has posted it as unsafe to occupy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.640, operators of manufactured dwelling parks affected by a natural disaster have specific obligations that vary depending on the extent of damage. When a dwelling is destroyed, compliant landlords promptly return deposits and all prepaid rent, prorated from the disaster date per ORS 90.300, and they do not hold tenants responsible for cleanup unless the tenant caused the disaster. After emergency conditions subside, landlords generally notify affected tenants and give them a chance to retrieve valuables from their space, and may use a liability release for that access; for partially damaged units, landlords track the date the unit becomes accessible and adjust rent to reflect any loss of value caused by damage to the park or space.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.640 gives tenants in manufactured dwelling parks meaningful protections when a natural disaster occurs. If your dwelling is destroyed, the tenancy ends automatically and you are generally entitled to the return of your deposit and prorated rent without being on the hook for cleanup costs. If your dwelling survives but is significantly damaged, this provision gives you up to 30 days after the unit becomes accessible to submit written notice terminating the tenancy as of the disaster date; tenants who want to understand which option applies to their situation may benefit from contacting a tenant-rights organization or consulting Oregon's state housing resources.
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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