ORS § 90 § 90.800
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(1) The State of Oregon encourages affordable housing options for all Oregonians. One housing alternative chosen by many Oregonians is facility living. The Legislative Assembly finds that many facility tenants would like to join together, alone or in cooperation with an associated entity, to purchase the facility in which the tenants live in order to have greater control over the costs and environment of their housing. The Legislative Assembly also finds that current market conditions place tenants at a disadvantage with other potential investors in the purchase of facilities. (2) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to encourage facility tenants to participate in the housing marketplace by ensuring that technical assistance, financing opportunities, notice of sale of facilities and the option to purchase facilities are made available to tenants who choose to participate in the purchase of a facility. (3) The purpose of ORS 90.800 to 90.850, 456.579 and 456.581 is to strengthen the private housing market in Oregon by encouraging all Oregonians to have the ability to participate in the purchase of housing of their choice.
ORS § 90.800 establishes Oregon's legislative policy recognizing that residents of housing facilities—such as manufactured home parks or similar communities—face disadvantages when their facility comes up for sale. The provision declares that the state supports giving facility tenants access to technical assistance, financing options, sale notices, and a meaningful opportunity to participate in purchasing the facility where they live. This policy framework underpins the more specific rights and procedures set out in ORS 90.800 through 90.850, 456.579, and 456.581.
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ORS § 90.800 signals that Oregon has made a deliberate policy choice to level the playing field between facility tenants and outside investors when a facility changes hands. Operators and owners of facilities covered by ORS 90.800 to 90.850 generally ensure that their sale processes account for the tenant-opportunity requirements that flow from this policy, including providing proper notice and honoring any purchase-option procedures established in the related statutes. Familiarity with the full ORS 90.800–90.850 framework helps facility owners structure transactions in a way that aligns with state expectations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.800 reflects Oregon's formal commitment to helping facility residents—such as those living in manufactured housing communities—compete in the marketplace when their facility is put up for sale. Under the policy articulated in this section, tenants are meant to have access to notice of a pending sale, financing resources, technical assistance, and an option to purchase, with the specifics detailed in ORS 90.800 through 90.850, 456.579, and 456.581. Tenants who believe these rights are not being honored may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or Oregon's housing assistance programs to better understand the options available under this statutory framework.
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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