how much notice to give when raising rent
Currently, most landlords are required to give just 30 days' notice, the state minimum, when terminating a lease or raising rent. If landlords don't follow the rules, tenants could be owed an amount up to three months rent as well as actual damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs, according to city documents. Mayor Charlie Hales said Portland has to try new things. Some 200,000 new residents are expected during the next 20 years, he said.