Q: Am I owed relocation assistance?
My landlord is increasing my rent 90%. I live in Protland Oregon. I am trying to figure out if I am owed relocation assistance from them but I am getting conflicting information. If they are exempt would I have had to receive notice of the exemption before/with the notice of increase? Some of the websites say that a landlord is exempt if the dwelling in question is their only rental property. Is that true? It is not one of the exemptions listed on the increase letter I received from my landlord, nor did they provide an exemption form but I want to make sure I have all of the facts.
A: A single rental within the city limits used to be an exemption but the Portland City Council made major changes in the ordinance last March, including removing that exemption. Any notice of a rent increase in Portland of 5% or more requires the landlord to include a written notice of your rights, including the fact they have to pay you the relocation assistance payment (assuming they are not exempt - but if they are, they are supposed to provide you their exemption letter from the Portland Housing Bureau) if you choose to leave rather than pay the increased rent, and at least 90 days advanced notice (if served to you only by mail, at least 94 days, including the day it is mailed). Questions? Landlord screw up? Review things with a landlord-tenant attorney. Penalties to the landlord can include paying you up to 3 months rent, plus the relocation assistance, plus your court costs, plus your attorney's fees. Good luck.
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