A new Oregon law is a first-of-its-kind statewide rent control regime. It’s effects may be fairly weak, given its provisions. Ryan Bourne discusses the winners and losers in the new regime.

Rent Control Goes Statewide in Oregon

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Rent Control Goes Statewide in Oregon

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