The measure would limit rent increases to 7 percent annually, plus inflation, and offer renters more protection from eviction. Supporters celebrate as critics fear it will diminish housing options.
A pedestrian walks down a snowy street in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 5. House lawmakers voted 35-25 on Tuesday for statewide rent control.A pedestrian walks down a snowy street in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 5. House lawmakers voted 35-25 on Tuesday for statewide rent control.Oregon is about to become the first state in the nation to impose rent control on landlords, after lawmakers passed an extensive measure on Tuesday.sailed through the state's House in a 35-25 vote.
Tuesday's vote was split largely along partisan lines. Most Democrats favored the measure, saying it stands to protect renters from exploitation amid a housing crisis.
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