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RHA 2023 RENT CONTROL AMENDMENT
The RHA is working to get a critical change to Rent Control on the ballot: vacant units can reset base rent to market rate.
The
amendment, while modest in scope, will have a significant positive impact for
both existing tenants and landlords. It removes incentives for landlords to
increase rents for existing tenants and allows landlords to reset base rents in
vacant units when a tenant has left voluntarily.
Your commitment has been inspiring, and we are optimistic that we will succeed as the election date gets closer. We will continue to keep you updated as the campaign gets underway, and we are confident that we will continue to see great results with your support!
Thank you for your dedication to the RHA and for helping our local housing industry achieve this important milestone. If you would like to get more involved with the campaign, please contact the RHA Administrator at admin@rhamaine.org.
Review the summary of our amendment below:
An Act to Improve Tenant Protections
"An Act to Improve Tenant Protections maintains all tenant protections established in the existing Rent Control and Tenant Protections ordinance. The Act removes incentives for landlords to increase rents for existing tenants and discourages no-cause evictions by allowing for the establishment of new Base Rents at the time of a new tenancy, but only in instances when the prior tenant moves out voluntarily. The Act also brings Portland’s rent stabilization ordinance into alignment with most local and national rent stabilization ordinances."
If you would like to further your involvement in our advocacy efforts and campaign, please email admin@rhamaine.org for information.
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