78 Danforth St Rent Increase
Description
West Company sought rent increases for all 8 units, citing increased housing service costs.
Impact summary
Rent levels for the eight tenant households could rise if the application is approved.
Applicant
- Name
- West Company
- Address
- 78 Danforth St, Portland, MESee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · Rent Board
Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (3)
Rent increase applications at four Portland buildings
The board decided four rent increase applications totaling roughly 115 units, approving three and tabling one after tenant objections over unexplained legal and security costs. These decisions directly affect monthly rents for Portland tenants.
Rebuilt Pembroke Street units returning to rental market
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Rent increases on 54 units under the old ordinance
The Rent Board approved increases for 34 units at Spring Street and State Street and 20 units at Neal Street and Danforth Street under the old rent control rules. A tenant representative argued management fees — 70% of the State Street increase — lacked justification, but the board stuck with its past approach to those fees.
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