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Residents urge Moscow council to address rising rents, city points to limited authority
Summary
At the May 5 meeting two residents described sharp rent increases affecting seniors, disabled veterans and families. Councilors said the city has limited direct authority over private rental rates but offered to connect residents with nonprofit resources and local housing commissions.
Two residents told the Moscow City Council on May 5 that escalating rents and rapid increases in mobile-home lot and apartment rents are causing hardship for elderly and disabled residents.
Sam Gregor identified himself, gave his address and said his household — a disabled adult and two sons — faced a rent increase of more than $400, leaving federal benefits insufficient to cover housing. Fred…
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