Count Keith Costello as someone who believes that the rental market in Portland, where demand is high and vacancy is low, gives landlords too much leverage over tenants. He moved from Philadelphia to Westbrook 10 years ago, renting a small apartment from an absentee landlord who demanded his rent on time and gave little in return.
Renters Call For Portland To Do More To Solve Housing Crisis
Randy Billings, Portland Press Herald
Wed, 02/10/2016 - 6:20pm
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Topics: Maine Cumberland County Portland
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