OAR 813 § 813-310-0035
Visitable Exterior Route Requirements
Operative Text
Each visitable unit must be connected to common use areas (such as parking, lobbies, mailboxes, management offices, recreational facilities, laundries and garbage and recycling areas) by a visitable exterior route.
Oregon Administrative Rule OAR 813 § 813-310-0035 establishes that every unit designated as 'visitable' must be physically connected to shared building amenities—such as parking areas, lobbies, mailboxes, management offices, recreational facilities, laundries, and garbage and recycling areas—by a route that itself meets visitability standards. The rule ensures that the path between a visitable unit and these common spaces is accessible, not just the unit itself. This requirement applies to the exterior route as a whole, meaning the connection between the unit and shared areas must be designed and maintained to visitability specifications.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers developing or maintaining housing subject to OAR 813 § 813-310-0035 generally ensure that every visitable unit is linked to all relevant common-use areas—including parking, lobbies, mailboxes, management offices, recreational facilities, laundries, and garbage and recycling areas—by a route that meets visitability standards. Compliant operators typically review site plans and physical conditions to confirm that no gap exists between a visitable unit's entrance and any shared amenity. Routine property inspections often include checking that exterior routes remain free of barriers that would undermine the visitability connection required by this rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in or seeking to occupy a visitable unit have an interest in knowing that OAR 813 § 813-310-0035 entitles them to a visitable exterior route connecting their unit to common areas such as parking, mailboxes, laundry facilities, and garbage and recycling areas. If a route appears to fall short of visitability standards, tenants may consider documenting the condition and reaching out to the Oregon Housing and Community Services department or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Raising a potential violation of this provision may be relevant in administrative complaints or other proceedings depending on the circumstances.
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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