The Under Secretaries also report directly to the Secretary and serve as the Department's corporate board on foreign policy in the following areas: 1  Political Affairs; 2  Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs; 3  Arms Control and International Security; 4  Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights; 5  Management; and.
Currently, most landlords are required to give just 30 days' notice, the state minimum, when terminating a lease or raising rent. If landlords don't follow the rules, tenants could be owed an amount up to three months rent as well as actual damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs, according to city documents. Mayor Charlie Hales said Portland has to try new things. Some 200,000 new residents are expected during the next 20 years, he said.
If you receive a rent increase notice, you can ask to discuss it with the landlord or agent. They may be willing to reduce the amount of the increase, especially if you are a long standing and reliable tenant. If the landlord agrees to a smaller increase you do not have to be given another 60 days notice.