90.100
Definitions. As
used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Accessory
building or structure” means any portable, demountable or permanent structure,
including but not limited to cabanas, ramadas, storage sheds, garages, awnings,
carports, decks, steps, ramps, piers and pilings, that is:
(a) Owned and
used solely by a tenant of a manufactured dwelling or floating home; or
(b) Provided
pursuant to a written rental agreement for the sole use of and maintenance by a
tenant of a manufactured dwelling or floating home.
(2) “Action”
includes recoupment, counterclaim, setoff, suit in equity and any other
proceeding in which rights are determined, including an action for possession.
(3) “Applicant
screening charge” means any payment of money required by a landlord of an
applicant prior to entering into a rental agreement with that applicant for a
residential dwelling unit, the purpose of which is to pay the cost of
processing an application for a rental agreement for a residential dwelling
unit.
(4) “Attorney”
includes an associate licensee of the Oregon State Bar practicing law within
the licensee’s approved scope of practice.
(5) “Bias crime”
has the meaning given that term in ORS 147.380.
(6) “Building and
housing codes” includes any law, ordinance or governmental regulation
concerning fitness for habitation, or the construction, maintenance, operation,
occupancy, use or appearance of any premises or dwelling unit.
(7) “Carbon
monoxide alarm” has the meaning given that term in ORS 105.836.
(8) “Carbon
monoxide source” has the meaning given that term in ORS 105.836.
(9) “Conduct”
means the commission of an act or the failure to act.