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Section 105.170 – Definitions for ORS 105.170 to 105.185.

For purposes of ORS 105.170 to 105.185: (1) “Easement” means a nonpossessory interest in the land of another which entitles the holders of an interest in the easement to a private right of way, embodying the right to pass across another’s land. (2) “Holders of an interest in an easement” means those with a legal […]

Section 105.175 – Easement to be kept in repair; sharing costs; agreements.

(1) The holders of an interest in any easement shall maintain the easement in repair. (2) The cost of maintaining the easement in repair shall be shared by each holder of an interest in the easement, pursuant to the terms of any agreement entered into by the parties for that purpose or any recorded instrument […]

Section 105.185 – Application of ORS 105.170 to 105.185.

The provisions of ORS 105.170 to 105.185: (1) Apply to all easements existing on or created after January 1, 1992; and (2) Do not apply to rights of way held or used by providers of public services including, but not limited to, railroad common carriers, pipeline companies, public utilities, electric cooperatives, people’s utility districts, water […]