Irene Gilbert threatens to no-cause evict
Channel: Portland Tenants United
Date: 2017-03-28

This landlord testified at the Oregon HHS Committee hearing on Thursday, March 2, threatening to no-cause evict her tenant in response to proposed increased tenant protections.  Legislators who vote against House Bill 2004 are voting to let this landlord abuse her power.

HB2004 summary: 
✓ Prohibits landlord from terminating month-to-month tenancy without cause except under certain circumstances with 90 days’ written notice and payment of relocation expenses. Provides exception for certain tenancies for occupancy of dwelling unit in building or on property occupied by landlord as primary residence. Makes violation defense against action for possession by landlord.
✓ Requires fixed term tenancy to become month-to-month tenancy upon reaching specific ending date, unless tenant elects to renew or terminate tenancy. Requires landlord to make tenant offer to
renew fixed term tenancy.
✓ Repeals statewide prohibition on city and county ordinances controlling rents.
✓ Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Full text of the bill here:  https://goo.gl/0YFGAe