ORS § 105 § 105.445
Effect on purchase money security interest of lien for unpaid abatement expenses.
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(1) As used in this section, “purchase money security interest” means: (a) The interest of a vendor under a land sale contract pertaining to the property if the contract was recorded prior to the issuance of the notice under ORS 105.430 (2); (b) The interest of a mortgagee under a purchase money mortgage if the mortgage was recorded prior to the issuance of the notice under ORS 105.430 (2); or (c) The interest of a beneficiary under a purchase money trust deed if the trust deed was recorded prior to the issuance of the notice under ORS 105.430 (2). (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or any purchase money security interest, the issuance of the notice under ORS 105.430 (2) shall constitute a default under the purchase money security interest, and if the violations of the building or housing codes listed in the notice are not corrected within 30 days after the mailing of the notice, the vendor, mortgagee or beneficiary under the purchase money security interest may commence proceedings to exercise the remedies set forth in the purchase money security interest. (3) A lien created by ORS 105.440 (2) shall be prior and superior to any purchase money security interest in the property if: (a) The city or county gave the holder of the purchase money security interest and any vendee, mortgagor or grantor under such purchase money security interest the notice required under ORS 105.430 (2); and (b) The holder of the purchase money security interest has not, prior to the appointment of a receiver under ORS 105.430 (6), initiated proceedings or taken other action to foreclose the purchase money security interest or to otherwise gain possession of the property. (4) A lien created under ORS 105.440 (2) shall, except for property tax liens, assessment liens, liens created by ORS 87.352 to 87.362 and purchase money security interests not covered by subsection (3) of this section, be prior and superior to all other liens, mortgages and encumbrances against the property upon which it is imposed without regard to whether the other liens, mortgages or encumbrances attached to the property before or after the lien created by ORS 105.440 (2) attached.
ORS § 105.445 governs how liens for unpaid abatement expenses interact with purchase money security interests — such as land sale contracts, purchase money mortgages, and trust deeds recorded before a city or county issues a code-violation notice. Under this provision, issuing that notice automatically constitutes a default under any such security interest, and if code violations remain uncorrected after 30 days, the holder may begin foreclosure or other remedies. A government abatement lien can take priority over a purchase money security interest when proper notice was given and the interest holder failed to act before a receiver was appointed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a code-violation notice under ORS § 105.445 should be aware that the notice itself triggers a default under any recorded purchase money security interest tied to the property. Compliant operators generally address listed code violations within the 30-day window to avoid giving lenders or vendors grounds to pursue foreclosure remedies. Failing to correct violations can also result in a government abatement lien that outranks most other encumbrances on the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 105.445 primarily addresses the rights of lenders and government bodies, but tenants living in properties subject to code-violation notices may benefit indirectly from its enforcement mechanisms. When a city or county issues a notice and violations go uncorrected, the resulting lien and potential receiver appointment can prompt remediation of unsafe conditions. Tenants in such situations may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or housing authority to understand how these proceedings could affect their housing.
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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