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There are 1.5 million tenants across Oregon. As we roll into election day Nov. 5, we are working to mobilize renters
The rent stabilization law CAT and partners passed continues to act as important safeguard to out-of-control price hikes. Nonetheless 10% is unaffordable for most and important loopholes in the law remain.
CAT Members will vote on our newest board members at our Annual Membership Meeting October 26th.
The Supreme Court, in a shameful yet unsurprising ruling, ruled that homeless people are not included in the Constitution’s protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
Supplies are limited, and will be distributed and installed throughout the Portland-area.
Portland State University’s Evicted in Oregon report details flight, fight and freeze responses to eviction and proposes new policies and programs to support renters.
The waitlist for this program only opens every few years, so please don’t miss this opportunity to apply!
With the passage of House Bill 2001 there are longer eviction timelines, more opportunities to erase evictions from your record and more.
Don’t believe the out-of-state landlord and corporate interests fearmongering on right to counsel. It’s time to vote YES on Measure 26-238 on May 16th, 2023 Multnomah County.
Tuesday, April 25th is the deadline to register to vote and be eligible to vote in May 16th’s special election which includes the Eviction Representation for All policy Measure 26-283
Community Alliance of Tenants and the Eviction Representation for All (ERA) campaign teamed up for a conversation about how their respective campaigns to lower the rent cap across Oregon and provide everyone in eviction court with legal counsel will keep people housed.
Join our virtual phone parties this week to help pass rolling back Oregon’s predatory rent hikes!
A Week of Action to support the passage of Senate Bill 611 out of the Housing Committee!
This ballot measure will give every tenant in eviction court the right to legal counsel and help keep people housed
Learn how to organize a building, change policy, and use your voice to make change alongside like-minded tenants in CAT’s Tenant Leadership Cohort. Deadline to apply is January 6, 2023.
Rents can go up by 14.6% in January 2023. Join tenants and housing advocates across the state to strategize on how to stop the rent hike!
Portlanders vote YES on change to government that will increase access for frontline communities, improve accountability and ensure greater representation for all.
These low-income tenants thought they were protected by city policy, but a corporate loophole has allowed gross rent gouging.
Community Alliance of Tenants Executive Director Kim McCarty released the following statement today in response to Drazen’s proposals to declare a State of Emergency for houselessness:
The Board is responsible for making strategic decisions about CAT’s work and is responsible to ensure CAT’s long-term organizational and financial health and stability.
Submit your ‘Safe Harbor’ letter to your landlord by end of the month to prevent eviction
CAT’s executive director condemns White supremacy, and demands and end to hate in all forms.
The bill preventing evictions for non-payment on rent debt accrued between April 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 expired February 28th, but there are some ways to stay housed!
Oregon Rental Assistance Program to serve thousands of Oregon tenants; find out how to apply now.