ORS 90.578
Conversion to submeter or direct billing for large parks

(1)

Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a landlord that assesses the tenants of a manufactured dwelling park containing 200 or more spaces in the facility a utility or service charge for water by pro rata billing shall convert the method of assessing the utility or service charge to direct billing or submeter billing. The landlord shall complete the conversion no later than December 31, 2012. A conversion under this section to submeter billing is subject to ORS 90.574 (Conversion to submeter or pro rata billing for water).

(2)

A landlord that provides water to a manufactured dwelling park solely from a well or from a source other than those listed in ORS 90.562 (Utility and service charges) (6) is not required to comply with subsection (1) of this section.

(3)

A landlord is not required to comply with subsection (1) of this section if the landlord:

(a)

Bills for water provided to a space using pro rata billing by apportioning the utility provider’s charge to tenants with, notwithstanding ORS 90.568 (Pro rata billing) (2)(c), consideration of only:

(A)

The number of tenants or occupants in the manufactured dwelling compared with the number of tenants or occupants in the manufactured dwelling park; and

(B)

The size of a tenant’s space as a percentage of the total area of the manufactured dwelling park.

(b)

Bases two-thirds of the charge to the tenants on the factor described in paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection and one-third of the charge on the factor described in paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection.

(c)

Determines the number of tenants or occupants in each dwelling unit and in the manufactured dwelling park at least annually.

(d)

Demonstrates significant other conservation measures, including:

(A)

Testing for leaks in common areas of the manufactured dwelling park at least annually, repairing significant leaks within a reasonable time and making test results available to tenants;

(B)

Testing each occupied manufactured dwelling and space for leaks without charge to a tenant occupying the dwelling at least annually and making test results available to the tenant;

(C)

Posting annually in any manufactured dwelling park office and in any common area evidence demonstrating that per capita consumption of water in the manufactured dwelling park is below the area average for single-family dwellings, as shown by data from the local provider of water; and

(D)

Taking one or more other reasonable measures to promote conservation of water and to control costs, including educating tenants about water conservation, prohibiting the washing of motor vehicles in the manufactured dwelling park and requiring drip irrigation systems or schedules for watering landscaping.

(e)

Amends the rental agreement of each tenant to describe the provisions of this subsection and subsection (4) of this section and to describe the use of the pro rata billing method with additional conservation measures. The landlord may make the amendment to the rental agreement unilaterally and must provide written notice of the amendment to the tenant at least 60 days before the amendment is effective.

(4)

If a landlord subject to this section adopts conservation measures described in subsection (3) of this section to avoid having to comply with subsection (1) of this section:

(a)

Notwithstanding ORS 90.580 (Entry to read submeter) or 90.725 (Landlord or agent access to rented space) (2), a tenant must allow a landlord access to the tenant’s space and to the tenant’s manufactured dwelling so the landlord can test for water leaks as provided by subsection (3)(d)(B) of this section.

(b)

The landlord must give notice consistent with ORS 90.725 (Landlord or agent access to rented space) (3)(e) before entering the tenant’s space or dwelling to test for water leaks.

(c)

A landlord may require a tenant to repair a significant leak in the dwelling found by the landlord’s test. The tenant shall make the necessary repairs within a reasonable time after written notice from the landlord regarding the leak, given the extent of repair needed and the season. The tenant’s responsibility for repairs is limited to leaks within the tenant’s dwelling and from the connection at the ground under the dwelling into the dwelling. If the tenant fails to make the repair as required, the landlord may terminate the tenancy pursuant to ORS 90.630 (Termination by landlord).

(d)

Notwithstanding ORS 90.730 (Landlord duty to maintain rented space, vacant spaces and common areas in habitable condition) (3)(c), a landlord shall maintain the water lines within a tenant’s space up to the connection with the dwelling, including repairing significant leaks found in a test.

(e)

A landlord may use pro rata billing with the allocation factors described in ORS 90.568 (Pro rata billing) (2)(c) for common areas.

(f)

Notwithstanding ORS 90.568 (Pro rata billing) (4), a landlord may include in the utility or service charge the cost to read water meters and to bill tenants for water if those tasks are performed by a third party service and the landlord allows the tenants to inspect the third party’s billing records as provided by ORS 90.582.

(5)

A tenant may file an action for injunctive relief to compel compliance by a landlord with the requirements of subsections (1), (3) and (4) of this section and for actual damages plus at least two months’ rent as a penalty for noncompliance by the landlord with subsections (1), (3) and (4) of this section. A landlord is not liable for damages for a failure to comply with the requirements of subsections (1), (3) and (4) of this section if the noncompliance is only a good faith mistake by the landlord in counting the number of tenants and occupants in each dwelling unit or the manufactured dwelling park pursuant to subsection (3)(a) of this section. [Formerly 90.543]

Source: Section 90.578 — Conversion to submeter or direct billing for large parks, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.­html.

90.100
Definitions 90.105
Short title 90.110
Exclusions from application of this chapter 90.112
Maximum occupancy limit 90.113
Additional exclusion from application of chapter 90.115
Territorial application 90.120
Applicability of other statutory lien, tenancy and rent provisions 90.125
Administration of remedies 90.130
Obligation of good faith 90.135
Unconscionability 90.140
Types of payments landlord may require or accept 90.145
Tenant or applicant who conducts repairs, routine maintenance or cleaning services not employee of landlord 90.147
Delivery of possession 90.148
Landlord acts that imply acceptance of tenant abandonment or relinquishment of right to occupy 90.150
Service or delivery of actual notice 90.155
Service or delivery of written notice 90.160
Calculation of notice periods 90.220
Terms and conditions of rental agreement 90.222
Renter’s liability insurance 90.228
Notice of location in 100-year flood plain 90.230
Rental agreements for occupancy of recreational vehicle in park 90.243
Qualifications for drug and alcohol free housing 90.245
Prohibited provisions in rental agreements 90.250
Receipt of rent without obligation to maintain premises prohibited 90.255
Attorney fees 90.260
Late rent payment charge or fee 90.262
Use and occupancy rules and regulations 90.263
Vehicle tags 90.265
Interest in alternative energy device installed by tenant 90.275
Temporary occupancy agreement 90.295
Applicant screening charges 90.297
Prohibition on charging deposit or fee to enter rental agreement 90.300
Security deposits 90.302
Fees allowed for certain landlord expenses 90.303
Evaluation of applicant 90.304
Statement of reasons for denial 90.305
Disclosure of certain matters 90.310
Disclosure of legal proceedings 90.315
Utility or service payments 90.316
Carbon monoxide alarm 90.317
Repair or replacement of carbon monoxide alarm 90.318
Criteria for landlord provision of certain recycling services 90.320
Landlord to maintain premises in habitable condition 90.322
Landlord or agent access to premises 90.323
Maximum rent increase 90.324
Calculation of maximum rent increase 90.325
Tenant duties 90.340
Occupancy of premises as dwelling unit only 90.360
Effect of landlord noncompliance with rental agreement or obligation to maintain premises 90.365
Failure of landlord to supply essential services 90.367
Application of security deposit or prepaid rent after notice of foreclosure 90.368
Repair of minor habitability defect 90.370
Tenant counterclaims in action by landlord for possession or rent 90.375
Effect of unlawful ouster or exclusion 90.380
Effect of rental of dwelling in violation of building or housing codes 90.385
Retaliatory conduct by landlord 90.390
Discrimination against tenant or applicant 90.391
Information to veterans required in notice 90.392
Termination of tenancy for cause 90.394
Termination of tenancy for failure to pay rent 90.396
Acts or omissions justifying termination 24 hours after notice 90.398
Termination of tenancy for drug or alcohol violations 90.401
Remedies available to landlord 90.403
Taking possession of premises from unauthorized possessor 90.405
Effect of tenant keeping unpermitted pet 90.410
Effect of tenant failure to give notice of absence 90.412
Waiver of termination of tenancy 90.414
Acts not constituting waiver of termination of tenancy 90.417
Duty to pay rent 90.420
Enforceability of landlord liens 90.425
Disposition of personal property abandoned by tenant 90.427
Termination of tenancy without tenant cause 90.429
Termination of tenancy for certain rented spaces not covered by ORS 90.505 to 90.850 90.430
Claims for possession, rent, damages after termination of rental agreement 90.435
Limitation on recovery of possession of premises 90.440
Termination of tenancy in group recovery home 90.445
Termination of tenant committing criminal act of physical violence 90.449
Landlord discrimination against victim 90.453
Termination by tenant who is victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking 90.456
Other tenants remaining in dwelling unit following tenant termination or exclusion due to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking 90.459
Change of locks at request of tenant who is victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking 90.460
Alternate exit from bedroom required 90.462
Electric vehicle charging stations 90.465
Right of city to recover from owner for costs of relocating tenant due to condemnation 90.472
Termination by tenant called into active state service by Governor 90.475
Termination by tenant due to service with Armed Forces or commissioned corps of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 90.485
Restrictions on landlord removal of vehicle 90.490
Prohibited acts in anticipation of notice of conversion to condominium 90.493
Prohibited acts following notice of conversion to condominium 90.505
Definitions for ORS 90.505 to 90.850 90.510
Statement of policy 90.512
Definitions for ORS 90.514 and 90.518 90.514
Disclosure to prospective tenant of improvements required under rental agreement 90.516
Model statement for disclosure of improvements required under rental agreement 90.518
Provider statement of estimated cost of improvements 90.525
Unreasonable conditions of rental or occupancy prohibited 90.527
Renter’s liability insurance in park 90.528
Use of common areas or facilities 90.530
Pets in facilities 90.545
Fixed term tenancy expiration 90.550
Permissible forms of tenancy 90.555
Subleasing agreements 90.560
Definitions for ORS 90.560 to 90.584 90.562
Utility and service charges 90.564
Charge for cable, satellite or Internet 90.566
Conversion to direct billing for garbage service 90.568
Pro rata billing 90.570
Public service charge pro rata apportionment 90.572
Submeter billing 90.574
Conversion to submeter or pro rata billing for water 90.576
Legislative findings 90.578
Conversion to submeter or direct billing for large parks 90.580
Entry to read submeter 90.584
Park specific billing for water 90.600
Increases in rent 90.605
Persons authorized to receive notice and demands on landlord’s behalf 90.610
Notice of proposed change in rule or regulation 90.620
Termination by tenant 90.630
Termination by landlord 90.632
Termination of tenancy due to physical condition of manufactured dwelling or floating home 90.634
Prohibition against lien for rent 90.640
Park damaged by natural disaster 90.643
Conversion of park to planned community subdivision of manufactured dwellings 90.645
Closure of park 90.650
Notice of tax provisions to tenants of closing park 90.655
Park closure notice to nontenants 90.660
Local regulation of park closures 90.671
Closure of marina 90.675
Disposition of manufactured dwelling or floating home left in facility 90.680
Sale of dwelling or home on rented space 90.710
Causes of action 90.720
Action to enjoin violation of ORS 90.750 or 90.755 90.725
Landlord or agent access to rented space 90.727
Maintenance of trees in rented spaces 90.729
Temporary movement of floating home 90.730
Landlord duty to maintain rented space, vacant spaces and common areas in habitable condition 90.732
Landlord registration 90.734
Manager or owner continuing education requirements 90.736
Civil penalties 90.738
Enforcement of registration and education requirements 90.740
Tenant obligations 90.750
Right to assemble or canvass in facility 90.755
Right to speak on political issues 90.765
Prohibitions on retaliatory conduct by landlord 90.767
Mandatory mediation 90.769
Informal dispute resolution 90.771
Confidentiality of information regarding disputes 90.775
Rules 90.800
Policy 90.840
Park purchase funds, loans 90.842
Notice of sale of facility 90.844
Procedures for purchase of facility by tenants 90.846
Notices and processes in facility transfer 90.848
Exceptions to facility transfer requirements 90.849
Notice of conveyance 90.850
Owner affidavit certifying compliance with requirements for sale of facility 90.860
Definitions for ORS 90.865 to 90.875 90.865
Dealer notice of rent payments and financing 90.870
Manner of giving notice 90.875
Remedy for failure to give notice
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Current through early 2024

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