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Phil Querin Article: When Does the Rent Cap Start under SB 611?

Introduction. SB 611 amended the Rent Cap law. It became effective on July 6, 2023, meaning that all rent increase notices on or after that date had to conform to the new law. Section 5 of SB 611 applies to mobile home tenancies. It is substantially similar to the existing statute (ORS 90.600) but clarifies things a bit. The only major change is that there is now a rent cap set at 10%.


 

The Calculation. Unless exempted by ORS 90.600, a Rent Increase for any calendar year may not exceedthe lesser of: (a) ten percent (10%) or (b) the sum of seven percent (7.00%) times the Current Rent (7% XCurrent Rent) plus the percentage change in the consumer price index (“CPI”) times th

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