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Committee hears complaints about rent‑control enforcement; staff propose policy options
Summary
Councilors and staff discussed enforcement of Portland's rent‑control ordinance, including a recently filled enforcement position, a staff memo of proposed policy amendments, requests for a standard operating procedure and a suggestion to involve the Rent Board in committee discussions.
Councilors raised frustrations with the way some Housing & Safety Office (HSO) enforcement investigations have been conducted under the city's rent‑control ordinance and discussed whether policy or operational changes are needed to fix gaps.
Councilor West Pelletier outlined constituent complaints about inconsistent investigation outcomes, saying cases where tenants presented documentation were sometimes returned to the Rent Board after staff concluded units…
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