ORS § 90 § 90.514
Disclosure to prospective tenant of improvements required under rental agreement; limitations on requirements.
Operative Text
(1) Before a prospective tenant signs a rental agreement for space in a manufactured dwelling park or for a converted rental space, the landlord must provide the prospective tenant with a written statement that discloses the improvements that the landlord will require under the rental agreement. The written statement must be in the format developed by the Attorney General pursuant to ORS 90.516 and include at least the following: (a) A notice that the tenant may select and contract directly with a contractor to be the provider of an improvement. (b) Separately stated and identifiable information for each required improvement that specifies: (A) The dimensions, materials and finish for improvements to be constructed or repaired; (B) The installation fees imposed by government agencies; and (C) The site preparation requirements and restrictions, including, but not limited to, requirements and restrictions on the use of plants and landscaping. (c) Identification of the improvements that belong to the tenant and the improvements that must remain with the space. (2) A landlord may not require as part of the improvements under the rental agreement that a tenant: (a) Pay any fee to the landlord for improvements. (b) Pay any system development charges. (c) Construct or repair an improvement that cannot be reasonably removed and owned by the tenant at the termination of the tenancy, except for porches, stairs, decks, awnings, carports, sheds or vegetative landscaping on the site or any other improvements necessary for the safe and lawful installation of the manufactured dwelling. (3) Except as provided in ORS 41.740, a written statement provided under this section is considered to contain all of the terms relating to improvements that a prospective tenant must make under the rental agreement. There may be no evidence of the terms of the written statement other than the contents of the written statement.
ORS § 90.514 governs what landlords in manufactured dwelling parks must disclose before a prospective tenant signs a rental agreement. The landlord must provide a written statement—formatted by the Attorney General—detailing every required improvement, including dimensions, materials, fees, and site rules, as well as which improvements belong to the tenant versus the space. The provision also prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to pay fees to the landlord, pay system development charges, or build permanent improvements they cannot take when they leave, with limited exceptions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.514, operators of manufactured dwelling parks must deliver a written disclosure statement—formatted per Attorney General guidelines—before any prospective tenant signs a rental agreement. The statement must itemize each required improvement with specifics on dimensions, materials, government fees, and site preparation rules, and must clarify ownership of each improvement. Compliant landlords do not charge tenants fees for improvements, pass along system development charges, or require construction of non-removable improvements beyond the enumerated exceptions such as porches, decks, or carports.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.514 gives prospective tenants in manufactured dwelling parks the right to receive a detailed written disclosure of all required improvements before signing any rental agreement, and confirms the right to choose and contract directly with a contractor for those improvements. The written statement is treated as the complete record of improvement obligations, meaning landlords generally cannot impose terms beyond what it contains. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated these requirements may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization or consulting with an attorney familiar with Oregon landlord-tenant 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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