New Portland policy requires payment for no-cause evictions

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A new policy will require Portland landlords to pay tenants they evict without cause or who have to move as a result of a rent increase.

The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (http://bit.ly/2jLy54R ) that the City Council unanimously passed the housing policy Thursday. The rule requires landlords to pay $2,900 to $4,500 to tenants evicted without cause or who have to move because of a rent increase of 10 percent or more in one year.

The policy was introduced by new Commissioner Chloe Eudaly, a housing advocate. It will take effect immediately and apply to all tenants, including those who have received a 90-day eviction notice within the last 89 days.

Landlords who rent only one dwelling in Portland will be exempt.