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Squatter on RV Space

Mark L. Busch
Mark L. Busch
Attorney

 

 

This article is informational only and is not intended as legal advice.  Always consult with a competent attorney before undertaking any legal action.

 

Unfortunately, it is not unusual to have someone simply pull into an empty RV space and refuse to pay or leave.  How does a landlord best deal with this situation?

 

Since there is no rental agreement and the landlord (presumably) has not accepted any rent or other payments, the person is technically a “squatter.”  Under Oregon law, a “squatter” means a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not so entitled under a rental agreement.  The “dwelling unit” in this case is the RV space.  Occupancy by a squatter is not governed by the usual landlord-tenant laws under ORS Chapter 90.

 

The person is first and foremost a trespasser.  As such, you should first try contacting the police or sheriff, explain the situation to

Phil Querin: City of Portland’s New Relocation Assistance Protections for Renters with Rent Increases

Phil Querin
Querin Law
Querin Law
 

The City of Portland continues to tighten its grip on local landlords. It has temporarily amended its housing code to provide thatif anyrent increase effective between September 16, 2020 and March 31, 2021 is received and the tenant is unable to pay the increased amount, the renter is potentially eligible for Relocation Assistance from the landlord. See: Portland City Code,  PCC 30.01.085.