Rent Control?
Portland's ordinance, entitled "Affordable Housing Preservation and Portland Renter Protections," is a temporary measure passed by the Portland City Council to address ongoing shortages in affordable housing and increased housing instability for area renters. In addition to provisions dedicated to public housing, the ordinance also takes aim at predatory practices in the private rental market, as follows: Rent Increases:
* Landlords must give at least 90-days notice of any r