Would OSTA be able to sit in as a witness during a landlord mediation meeting?
Related: ORS 90.767
OSTA (Oregon State Tenants Association) follows a long-standing practice of not directly intervening in landlord-tenant relationships, even when invited to do so. This means they cannot act as a witness during mediation meetings. However, it is advisable to seek a neutral third party to serve as a witness during such meetings.
For more information on mediation practices and guidelines, you can refer to ORS 90.767 – Mandatory mediation here: https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_90.767.
OSTA is educational advocacy, not a law firm. This page is general information for Oregon manufactured dwelling park and marina tenancies — you own the home and rent the space (ORS 90.505–90.850). It does not apply to apartment or other standard ORS 90.100–90.465 rentals. It is not legal advice. Talk with an attorney about your situation.
