In the state of Oregon, staying in an RV park for more than 45 days means that the RV dweller becomes a tenant, and the RV park owner becomes a landlord under state landlord-tenant law, according to RVTravel.
That will change on Jan. 1, 2024, when Oregon House Bill 2634, just passed by the Oregon General Assembly and signed by the governor, goes into effect.
Representative Bobby Levi, the sponsor of the bill, emphasized that both public and private RV park owners share the objective of maintaining clean and tranquil spaces in RV parks but said that “the serenity of these environments can be disrupted when individuals exploit the existing tenancy regulations. The bill enacts a change where tenancy would only come into effect after a 90-day stay, rather than the current 45-day threshold.”
New eviction law raising concerns
The new statute will also provide a provision allowing RV park owners to evict RV owners after 90 days without the need for a specific cause but with a requirement of providing a 14-day notice.
RV park owners have stated that without this legislative adjustment, they might have to discontinue offering longer-term stay options. Kent Madison, the owner of Panelview RV Park in Hermiston, Ore., emphasized that they welcome individuals who adhere to the park’s rules and seek extended stays. He clarified that they do not oppose tenants who are responsible and respectful of their surroundings.
