Residents asked city councilors Monday night to freeze rent increases and spoke about lackluster park conditions.
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Jay to draft retroactive moratorium on rents at mobile home parks
Jay’s Select Board voted Monday to draft a moratorium on mobile home park rent increases, retroactive to the meeting date and subject to voter approval in April.
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Rent has never been less affordable, especially for the middle class
The number of ‘cost-burdened’ renters hit a record 22.4 million in 2022 – up 2 million households from just 3 years before, according to a new study.
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Scenes from the affordable housing crisis
Rising rents and home prices are being felt across Maine – and forcing many Mainers to make difficult, costly and life-altering compromises.
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White House directs federal probe into housing rental market practices
Progressive Democrats in Congress praised the plan directing government-backed enterprises and agencies to enhance renter protections and crack down on unfair practices.
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Is Portland’s rent control ordinance working?
Two years after its passage, proponents say rent control is helping prevent large increases. Critics say the rules are confusing and have been a challenge for landlords.