Know Your Rights: Park Maintenance and Landlord Responsibilities
Oregon law sets clear rules for who is responsible for keeping a manufactured home park or marina safe and functional. This guide explains what your landlord must maintain, what stays your responsibility as a resident, and how to take action — including who to contact — if something is not being fixed.
Not legal advice. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for removing a tree on my lot?
It depends on whether the tree is a hazard tree. Your landlord is responsible for maintaining a hazard tree on your rented space once they know or should know it has become one. Routine care of any other tree, including watering and cleaning up fallen branches and leaves, is the tenant’s responsibility (ORS 90.727, 90.740).
Who fixes broken water or sewer lines in the park?
Your landlord must keep shared utility infrastructure serving your space — including water and sewer lines — in a habitable condition. Report a broken line in writing and ask for a repair timeline (ORS 90.730).
Does my landlord have to maintain my carport or driveway?
Yes, if the landlord installed it. Landlord-provided space improvements — carports, garages, driveways, and sidewalks — must be completed and kept in working order (ORS 90.730(3)(h)).
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