rent control
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
South Portland council exempts future development from proposed rent control
The council postponed a preliminary vote to March 7 after criticism from the attending public.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
Scenes from the affordable housing crisis
Rising rents and home prices are being felt across Maine – and forcing many Mainers to make difficult, costly and life-altering compromises.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
Judge dismisses landlord’s appeal of Portland rent board ruling on increases
The city does not plan to collect $15,350 in fines the rent board asked it to consider for Trelawny 657 LLC, saying ongoing cooperation from the landlord contributed to a decision to not impose the fine.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Portland landlords seek rent-control change to allow for larger increases when units turn over
The Rental Housing Alliance of Southern Maine wants the city to allow landlords to reset rents to whatever they want after a tenant leaves a unit.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2023
White House directs federal probe into housing rental market practices
Progressive Democrats in Congress praised the plan directing government-backed enterprises and agencies to enhance renter protections and crack down on unfair practices.