ORS § 90 § 90.765
Prohibitions on retaliatory conduct by landlord.
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(1) In addition to the prohibitions of ORS 90.385, a landlord who rents a space for a manufactured dwelling or floating home may not retaliate by increasing rent or decreasing services, by serving a notice to terminate the tenancy or by bringing or threatening to bring an action for possession after: (a) The tenant has expressed an intention to complain to agencies listed in ORS 90.385; (b) The tenant has made any complaint to the landlord which is in good faith; (c) The tenant has filed or expressed intent to file a complaint under ORS 659A.820; or (d) The tenant has performed or expressed intent to perform any other act for the purpose of asserting, protecting or invoking the protection of any right secured to tenants under any federal, state or local law. (2) If the landlord acts in violation of subsection (1) of this section the tenant is entitled to the remedies provided in ORS 90.710 (1) and has a defense in any retaliatory action against the tenant for possession.
ORS § 90.765 extends anti-retaliation protections specifically to tenants who rent spaces for manufactured dwellings or floating homes. Under this provision, a landlord is prohibited from responding to a tenant's protected activity — such as complaining to the landlord in good faith, signaling intent to file a civil rights complaint under ORS 659A.820, or asserting any right under federal, state, or local law — by raising rent, cutting services, issuing a termination notice, or threatening eviction. When a landlord violates these prohibitions, the tenant gains access to remedies under ORS 90.710(1) and may raise retaliation as a defense in any eviction proceeding brought against them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators who rent spaces for manufactured dwellings or floating homes should be aware that ORS § 90.765 layers additional retaliation prohibitions on top of those already found in ORS 90.385. Compliant operators generally ensure that any rent increases, service changes, or tenancy termination notices are grounded in documented, legitimate business reasons that are clearly unrelated to a tenant's protected communications or complaints. Maintaining thorough records of the operational basis for such decisions helps demonstrate that actions were taken independently of any tenant activity protected under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.765 gives manufactured dwelling and floating home space tenants specific protection against landlord retaliation triggered by good-faith complaints, expressions of intent to contact government agencies, civil rights filings under ORS 659A.820, or other acts taken to assert legal rights. If a landlord responds to such activity with a rent increase, service reduction, termination notice, or eviction threat, this provision entitles the tenant to remedies under ORS 90.710(1) and provides a defense that can be raised in any eviction action. Tenants who believe they are experiencing retaliation may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or Oregon's relevant housing agencies to understand the options available under this section.
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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