The Under Secretaries also report directly to the Secretary and serve as the Department's corporate board on foreign policy in the following areas: 1  Political Affairs; 2  Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs; 3  Arms Control and International Security; 4  Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights; 5  Management; and.
Currently, most landlords are required to give just 30 days' notice, the state minimum, when terminating a lease or raising rent. If landlords don't follow the rules, tenants could be owed an amount up to three months rent as well as actual damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs, according to city documents. Mayor Charlie Hales said Portland has to try new things. Some 200,000 new residents are expected during the next 20 years, he said.
Notice required before an increase. A landlord is required to give the tenant sufficient notice before a rent increase is to take effect. For a monthly, weekly or fortnightly tenancy one monthâs notice of the intended increase is required. For a yearly tenancy, a period of six months' notice is required before the increase can be put into effect.