Rent control chaos: Portland ordinance causes confusion for tenants, landlords

Formed by citizens with hope to help Portland’s tenants, the city’s rent control ordinance has complicated a pandemic-stricken housing situation, leaving landlords confused and tenants trying to hold them accountable.

The ordinance was approved by referendum in November 2020 to provide additional protections for tenants. It requires landlords to provide notice of rent increases and evictions and sets limits on rent increases.

It also established a Rent Board to work with the Housing Safety Office. The board is a group of city-appointed individuals who conduct hearings on tenant complaints and mediate disputes between tenants and landlords.

But public comments in recent City Council meetings suggest tenants have increasing concerns about rising rents and unexpected evictions.

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