Hello! If you’ve been reading through the previous posts, you will know that a LOT has happened recently. There is much news to be shared. One of the best ways to stay informed about legislation which affects you (and not have to spend your time reading the loooooong blog posts to find out what’s going on) is to join our email list and participate in some meetings firsthand. We represent voices from 11 marinas. But would love to hear about the issues you face at your marina.
We are gaining momentum and making positive changes toward protecting the rights of Floating Home Owners! As a group, we are growing in numbers, representing more marinas than ever and feeling more courageous in our collective voice.
As one group member put it, “I have been looking for this group for ten years.”
We are all feeling hopeful and inspired by what we are accomplishing. We are taking charge of our futures and our investments in our homes and the lifestyle.
Below is a list of rental moorages (reminder: these laws ONLY affect those Floating Home Owners who own their homes and rent their slips) whom we would still love to hear from regarding Tenant issues.
PORTLAND – COLUMBIA RIVER RENTAL MOORAGES
- Ducks Marina
- Wil-Jan Moorage
- Bridgeton Harbor Moorage
- Kappler’s Moorage
- Bridgeton Road Moorage
- Harrison Moorage
- Columbia Harbor/Way West Moorage
- Osprey Landing
- 5 Cedars Moorage
- Meiier’s Marina
- Lotus Bridge Marina
- Buoy One
- Blue Frog Landing
- Suttle Road
- Columbia Crossings – Row 9
PORTLAND – MULTNOMAH CHANNEL RENTAL MOORAGES
- Fred’s Marina
- Marina Way Moorage
- Larson’s Moorage
- Bridgeview Moorage
SCAPPOOSE – MULTNOMAH CHANNEL RENTAL MOORAGES
- Lighthouse Marina
- Multnomah Channel Yacht Club
SAINT HELENS – COLUMBIA RIVER RENTAL MOORAGES
- Max’s Moorage
- Dillard’s Moorage
- St. Helens Marina
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Keep in mind, too…if you are still on the fence about becoming involved or if you are one of the types of Tenants we have run into frequently, who are concerned about becoming involved because they are too afraid of their Landlord’s power over them, there are laws that have been designed to protect you.
ORS 90.765 Prohibitions on retaliatory conduct by landlord.
(1) In addition to the prohibitions of ORS 90.385, a landlord who rents a space for a manufactured dwelling or floating home may not retaliate by increasing rent or decreasing services, by serving a notice to terminate the tenancy or by bringing or threatening to bring an action for possession after:
(a) The tenant has expressed an intention to complain to agencies listed in ORS 90.385;
(b) The tenant has made any complaint to the landlord which is in good faith;
(c) The tenant has filed or expressed intent to file a complaint under ORS 659A.820; or
(d) The tenant has performed or expressed intent to perform any other act for the purpose of asserting, protecting or invoking the protection of any right secured to tenants under any federal, state or local law.
(2) If the landlord acts in violation of subsection (1) of this section the tenant is entitled to the remedies provided in ORS 90.710 (1) and has a defense in any retaliatory action against the tenant for possession. [Formerly 91.870; 1991 c.67 §17; 1993 c.18 §17; 2001 c.621 §84]
—AS WELL AS—
ORS 90.750 Right to assemble or canvass in facility; limitations.
No provision contained in any bylaw, rental agreement, regulation or rule pertaining to a facility shall:
(1) Infringe upon the right of persons who rent spaces in a facility to peaceably assemble in an open public meeting for any lawful purpose, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, in the common areas or recreational areas of the facility. Reasonable times shall include daily the hours between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
(2) Infringe upon the right of persons who rent spaces in a facility to communicate or assemble among themselves, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, for the purpose of discussing any matter, including but not limited to any matter relating to the facility or manufactured dwelling or floating home living. The discussions may be held in the common areas or recreational areas of the facility, including halls or centers, or any resident’s dwelling unit or floating home. The landlord of a facility, however, may enforce reasonable rules and regulations including but not limited to place, scheduling, occupancy densities and utilities.
(3) Prohibit any person who rents a space for a manufactured dwelling or floating home from canvassing other persons in the same facility for purposes described in this section. As used in this subsection, “canvassing” includes door-to-door contact, an oral or written request, the distribution, the circulation, the posting or the publication of a notice or newsletter or a general announcement or any other matter relevant to the membership of a tenants’ association.
(4) This section is not intended to require a landlord to permit any person to solicit money, except that a tenants’ association member, whether or not a tenant of the facility, may personally collect delinquent dues owed by an existing member of a tenants’ association.
(5) This section is not intended to require a landlord to permit any person to disregard a tenant’s request not to be canvassed. [Formerly 91.920; 1991 c.844 §17; 1997 c.303 §2]
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Here’s the thing…We used to be you. We used to be afraid to challenge our Marina Owner and exercise our rights. We used to come and go at our marinas, afraid of running into the Landlord. We used to be afraid to complain when the drinking water turned orange and stank of rotten eggs. We used to say nothing when mysterious fees would appear on our monthly billings. But ever since the May 16th meeting, we found a group of people who are charged with fair Marina Tenant and Landlord legislative representation. They listen to us, our issues, and are helping us to discuss fair legislation. If you are having an issue, we can’t begin to solve it, unless we know about it.
Write to us at rights@floatinghomeowners.com and let us know you name, which marina you are from. We will email you information and you are under no obligation to participate in person.
At this time, we even BCC email communications, so no one even sees who has joined the email list. Hopefully, as we continue to meet, that privacy measure will no longer be necessary in the future. But for now, please join us, stay informed, protect your rights.