Portland Makes Landlord Moving Cost Rule Permanent
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the program is designed to address Portland’s escalating housing and homelessness crisis.
The program had been used on a trial basis for a year before commissioners made it permanent Wednesday. The permanent program adds a laundry list of new ones that will allow some landlords with a single unit and other landlords meeting certain conditions to avoid paying tenants’ relocation costs.
Wednesday’s vote comes after commissioners heard hours of testimony on the program last week.
Supporters said the program has helped tenants avoid big rent hikes and costly moves. Some landlords said the rules hampered their ability to issue a no-cause eviction against bad tenants.
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