Make sure your legislators hear from tenants at this critical hearing on SB 608, a bill which could limit annual rent increases and restrict no-cause evictions across Oregon - but, as written, would leave some of the most vulnerable tenants unprotected.  You can learn more about the good, the bad and the ugly of SB 608 here.

The hearing is in Room HR 50 of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem.  Contact info@pdxtu.org if you have or need a ride there.  You can also send written testimony by emailing hhs.exhibits@oregonlegislature.gov.

The Rental Services Commission is the City's main advisory body for landlord-tenant policy.  This week, they'll be discussing mandatory rental registration which can help us better track rent increases and fund a strong Rental Services Office.  Come share your stories and make sure tenant voices are heard!

See meeting agenda and important documents here

This is the monthly meeting where our Organizing Committee (a group of committed volunteers who run our union day-to-day) discuss issues affecting PTU as a whole.  All members are encouraged to attend and be part of building the union.

For more info, contact info@pdxtu.org  

Portland Tenants United often offers our volunteers in partnership with Living Cully's tenant rights organizing, and we're proud to support the Cully Housing Action Team (CHAT).  If you're in the area, come to CHAT's monthly meeting!  

CHAT’s 3 ongoing campaigns:
1. Support neighbors who are facing immediate housing crises, focusing on residents of mobile home parks.
2. Collective ownership of land to create affordable homeownership opportunities.
3. Advocate for tenants that are at risk of being displaced and advocate for better tenant protections at the state and local level.

Dinner, childcare and English/Spanish translation are provided.

You can learn more at www.livingcully.org