ORS § 90 § 90.729
Temporary movement of floating home; notice; costs paid by landlord.
Operative Text
(1) A landlord may require a tenant in a marina to move the tenant’s floating home under this section for reasons allowing for the safety and convenience of the marina and other tenants, including: (a) Moving another floating home within the marina; (b) Repairing an adjacent floating home; or (c) Dredging, repairing an adjacent dock or otherwise repairing or improving the marina. (2) Before requiring the tenant to move, the landlord must give written notice to the tenant specifying the reason for the move, describing the parties’ rights and obligations under subsections (4) to (6) of this section, the allowable dates for the move and the maximum duration of the move. (3) The notice under subsection (2) of this section must be given: (a) No less than 48 hours before the move if necessary to prevent the risk of serious and imminent harm to persons or property within the marina; or (b) Thirty days before the move in all other cases. (4) The landlord must: (a) Move the floating home to another space in the marina that allows the tenant to continue to occupy the home. (b) Return the floating home to its original space at the end of the relocation period. (5) A landlord must pay: (a) The costs to prepare the floating home for the move; (b) The costs to move the floating home; (c) The costs to prepare the floating home for its temporary location in the marina; (d) If the relocation lasts more than 30 days, unless the floating home cannot be restored to its original space because weather or water conditions are unsafe, actual damages based on a decrease in value or quality of the temporary location; (e) The costs to return the floating home to its original location in the original space; and (f) The costs to repair any damage to the floating home or tenant’s personal property caused by the move or to replace the property. (6) A landlord is required to make any payments due to the tenant under subsection (5) of this section within 30 days from the date the cost is incurred. (7) If a tenant prohibits the landlord from moving the floating home under this section, a landlord may give notice to terminate the tenancy under ORS 90.630. (8) If a landlord fails to comply with a provision of this section, a tenant is entitled to damages of one month’s rent or twice the tenant’s actual damages, whichever is greater.
ORS § 90.729 governs the temporary relocation of floating homes within a marina at a landlord's direction. A landlord may require a tenant to move their floating home for safety or operational reasons—such as dredging, dock repairs, or repositioning another home—but must provide written notice (48 hours in emergencies, 30 days otherwise) and cover all associated costs, including preparation, moving, and any damage. The landlord must return the home to its original space and, if the relocation exceeds 30 days, may owe additional compensation for reduced location quality. If the landlord fails to comply, the tenant is entitled to damages equal to one month's rent or twice actual damages, whichever is greater.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ORS § 90.729, marina operators who need to temporarily relocate a tenant's floating home are generally expected to provide timely written notice that specifies the reason, the allowable dates, the maximum duration, and a description of both parties' rights and obligations. Compliant operators arrange and pay for all phases of the move—preparation, transport, temporary setup, return, and any damage repair—and issue any payments owed within 30 days of the cost being incurred. When a relocation extends beyond 30 days, operators should be prepared to assess and compensate for any decrease in value or quality of the temporary space, unless unsafe weather or water conditions prevent restoration to the original slip.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ORS § 90.729 establishes that a tenant in a marina whose floating home is temporarily relocated at the landlord's direction has the right to remain in the home during the move, to have the home returned to its original space, and to have all reasonable moving-related costs covered by the landlord. If a landlord fails to meet these obligations—such as by not providing adequate notice, not paying costs within 30 days, or not returning the home to its original space—the tenant may be entitled to damages of one month's rent or twice actual damages, whichever is greater. Tenants who believe their rights under this section have been violated may wish to document all costs and communications, and can explore options such as consulting a tenant-rights organization or raising the violation in a 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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