OAR 813 § 813-065-0230
Moving and Set Up Expenses
Operative Text
(1) The facility owner(s) or landlord's agent(s) shall pay or reimburse actual moving and set-up expenses, as agreed by the facility owner(s) or landlord's agent(s) and the tenant, for moving the tenant's floating home, together with all possessions. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: (a) Costs for disconnecting and reconnecting utilities, including fees related thereto; (b) Costs for disconnecting and reinstalling any awning or deck; (c) Any governmental fees relating to moving and inspecting the floating home; (d) Costs of moving the floating home; (e) Set-up charges; (f) Costs for floating home improvements necessary to meet destination marina space standards; (g) Costs for packing and unpacking contents of the floating home as necessary for relocation of an elderly or disabled person; (h) Costs for temporary housing and meals for the tenant during relocation and set up; and (i) Facility owner(s) or landlord's agent(s) expenses to secure the relocation space from the time of tenant acceptance until the date the relocated floating home is approved for occupancy. (2) This rule does not require a facility owner(s) or landlord's agent(s) to pay an amount of moving and set-up expenses that exceeds actual costs or $3,500, whichever is less, unless the facility owner(s) or landlord's agent(s) otherwise agrees.
OAR 813 § 813-065-0230 governs the moving and set-up expenses that a floating home marina owner or their agent must cover when a tenant is required to relocate their floating home. The rule specifies a broad list of eligible costs—ranging from utility disconnection and reconnection fees to temporary housing during the move—that must be paid or reimbursed based on actual expenses agreed upon by both parties. However, the facility owner's financial obligation is capped at the lesser of actual costs or $3,500, unless the owner voluntarily agrees to pay more.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under OAR 813 § 813-065-0230, compliant facility owners and their agents document and reimburse the tenant's actual, agreed-upon moving and set-up costs when a floating home must be relocated. Operators generally keep records of all eligible expense categories—such as utility reconnection fees, deck reinstallation, governmental inspection fees, and temporary housing costs—to verify that reimbursements align with actual expenditures. The rule sets a default ceiling of $3,500 or actual costs, whichever is lower, so owners who anticipate higher costs often address any additional payment terms explicitly in a written agreement with the tenant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
OAR 813 § 813-065-0230 gives floating home tenants the right to have their actual moving and set-up expenses paid or reimbursed by the facility owner or their agent when relocation is required, covering a wide range of costs including utility work, deck reinstallation, government fees, and temporary housing. The default reimbursement cap is the lesser of actual costs or $3,500, though a tenant may negotiate a higher amount if the owner agrees. Tenants who believe a facility owner is not honoring this obligation may consider contacting the Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services, consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with floating home regulations, or exploring whether the issue can be raised as a defense in a relevant legal proceeding.
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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