NEW Oregon Rent Control Leads Nation

Published: March 4, 2019, 11:05 p.m.

Oregon has become the first state in the nation to adopt statewide rent control rules. Governor Kate Brown approved the law to help tenants struggling with affordability issues, but real estate investors say her plan will backfire because it will ultimately reduce the amount of affordable housing. Rent control is an ongoing battle in many states that are now watching to see how this one plays out in Oregon.