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Council discusses tenant screening fee limit and portable screening reports; staff to explore rental-registration options
Summary
Councilors debated a proposed approach that would let tenants submit portable third-party screening reports and cap landlord-run screening fees; staff were asked to consult Multifamily Northwest, evaluate enforcement mechanisms, and explore rental-registration models to fund compliance.
The Milwaukie City Council discussed a proposed local response to emerging state policy and local tenant-protection efforts that would limit tenant screening fees and allow applicants to provide third-party, portable screening reports.
Background: staff presented model approaches under consideration and cited House Bill 3974 (referenced by number in the meeting) and the City of Eugene’s existing ordinance that caps screening fees (Eugene’s cap was described as $10). Staff told council members that screening markets have many fee components (criminal background checks, credit reports, eviction history, reference calls) and that typical vendor costs often…
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