OAR 813 § 813-310-0110
Waiver
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The Department may waive or modify any requirement of OAR 813-310, unless such waiver or modification would violate applicable state or federal statutes or regulations.
Under OAR 813 § 813-310-0110, the Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services holds authority to waive or modify any requirement found within the OAR 813-310 rule set, provided that doing so would not conflict with applicable state or federal law. This provision creates a built-in flexibility mechanism, allowing the Department to adapt regulatory requirements to circumstances not fully anticipated by the standard rules. The waiver power is not unlimited — it stops at the boundary of binding statutory or regulatory obligations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under OAR 813-310 programs should be aware that OAR 813 § 813-310-0110 gives the Department discretion to grant waivers or modifications to program requirements on a case-by-case basis. Compliant operators typically document any waiver or modification they have received from the Department and ensure their operations align with the terms of that approval rather than the standard rule text. Because waivers cannot override state or federal law, operators generally confirm that any approved modification still satisfies those higher-level obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
OAR 813 § 813-310-0110 establishes that the Department has the authority to adjust or waive requirements under OAR 813-310, which can affect the rules governing a housing program a tenant participates in. Tenants who believe a waiver has been improperly granted, or who have questions about how a modification affects their rights, may contact the Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services directly for clarification. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand how any waiver or modification interacts with protections that remain in place under state or federal 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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