ORS § 105 § 105.420
Findings; policy.
Operative Text
(1) The Legislative Assembly recognizes that there exists residential property in this state that is insanitary and unsafe and that many citizens, especially those with lower incomes, are forced to live in and occupy these properties. (2) The Legislative Assembly further recognizes that there are residential properties in this state that have not been maintained in compliance with basic sanitary and habitability standards and which have become abandoned. These conditions contribute to the spread of disease and criminal activity, create urban blight and community deterioration, adversely affect the state’s economic and social viability and otherwise detrimentally impact the public’s health, safety and welfare. (3) In order to correct these conditions, it is necessary to revitalize these residential properties and thus add to the overall housing stock of this state. The Legislative Assembly deems it necessary to authorize county and municipal governments to adopt and implement receivership programs to allow for the upgrading of substandard and abandoned residential properties.
ORS § 105.420 sets out the Oregon Legislative Assembly's formal findings and policy rationale behind the state's residential receivership framework. The legislature acknowledges that substandard and abandoned housing—particularly housing occupied by lower-income residents—poses threats to public health, safety, and community welfare. To address these conditions, the provision authorizes county and municipal governments to create receivership programs aimed at rehabilitating neglected residential properties and expanding the overall housing supply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
ORS § 105.420 signals that Oregon has established a clear policy basis for local governments to intervene in properties that fall below basic sanitary and habitability standards. Property owners and managers operating in Oregon should be aware that counties and municipalities are empowered to implement receivership programs targeting substandard or abandoned residential properties. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in habitable condition and stay current with local housing codes to avoid the conditions that this legislative policy is designed to remedy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 105.420 reflects Oregon's legislative recognition that residents—especially those with lower incomes—are sometimes compelled to live in unsafe or unsanitary housing, and that this situation is one the state has committed to addressing. Because this provision authorizes local receivership programs, tenants living in severely substandard or abandoned properties may have avenues through their county or municipal government to seek intervention. Tenants who believe their housing conditions fall within the scope of this policy can explore options such as contacting local housing authorities, reaching out to a tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid provider familiar with Oregon housing law.
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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