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Rent board approves 305 Deering Ave rent increase after partial documentation; allows $505 per unit
Summary
The board approved findings granting a rent increase at 305 Deering Ave after striking undocumented plumbing and license fees from the base‑year calculation; revised allowable increase is $505 per unit per month.
The Portland Rent Board approved written findings and conclusions allowing a rent increase for two units at 305 Deering Ave after recalculating the MNOI to remove undocumented 2019 plumbing maintenance and licensing fees.
Board counsel summarized the application: the landlord sought a 5.43% rent increase (described in the application as $5.43 per unit per month in one place) and submitted a completed MNOI worksheet with supporting documentation for most categories, but the board found the license fee and plumbing maintenance entries for the 2019 base year lacked sufficient documentation. The housing inspector testified about the existence of licensing fees but could not provide an amount; the landlord testified about plumbing work but did not provide supporting receipts.
Because of the missing documentation, the board determined it was appropriate to strike the undocumented plumbing maintenance and inspection fee amounts from the worksheet and recalculate. The board found the landlord had provided sufficient credible evidence that a monthly rent increase of $505 per unit will ensure a fair return. The motion to approve the findings and conclusions passed unanimously.
Staff will prepare the final written findings and post them to the board’s public record.
