Rental Housing Alliance of Southern Maine

06/13/2026

Calling all housing providers! Who's interested?

Seeking one volunteer! We have an open seat on our Rent Board; applicants must live in District 5.

Visit portlandmaine.gov/Boards to learn more.

Please direct additional questions to [email protected], or contact the Portland City Clerk to apply: [email protected], 207-756-8385.

06/09/2026

I voted, did you?! If not, there's plenty of time to get to the polls. More info & resources:

https://www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/voter_lookup.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/information-about-voting

05/28/2026

Eight candidates. One stage. No softballs.

The Rental Housing Alliance, Central Maine Apartment Owners Association, and Greater Bangor Apartment Owners and Managers Association hosted Maine's gubernatorial candidates for a direct conversation on housing affordability, rent control, development policy, and the decisions that will shape Maine communities for years to come.

05/27/2026

Great event last night in Auburn with housing providers! A BIG thank you to, Deputy Chief Pineau from Lewiston Fire Department, Senator Bruce Bickford, Representative David Boyer, Representative Quentin Chapman and Janet Beaudoin for Maine State Representative for taking the time to come out and support local housing providers.

The panel discussion with Andrew Jordan from BellPort Property Management, Brit Vitalius, Real Estate Professional and Kevin Fletcher, The Fletcher Group was outstanding!

05/26/2026

TONIGHT in Auburn!

Join the Rental Housing Alliance alongside local elected officials, market professionals, community leaders, and fellow housing providers for an important conversation on the changing Lewiston/Auburn rental market.

Topics include:
🏘️ New development & rising vacancy trends
📈 Leasing strategies & filling units faster
💡 How to stand out against new development
⚖️ NEW law updates impacting landlords
🤝 Networking with local housing providers & officials
This is valuable information for ALL landlords — not just those in Lewiston/Auburn!

🕠 Tonight | 5:30 PM
📍 Auburn Senior Community Center
48 Pettengill Park Road, Auburn
FREE to attend!

05/21/2026

“Portland, Maine maybe has the strictest, most draconian rent control in the country," Vitalius Real Estate Group owner Brit Vitalius said.

Portland realtors are highlighting challenges they say they’re facing in the housing market.

05/18/2026

A new study commissioned by the Greater Portland Board of Realtors found that Portland’s rent control ordinance shifted property tax burdens onto single-family homeowners and condo owners, raising taxes by an estimated 3.3% to 5.7%. Through research, public outreach, and advocacy, local REALTORS® are helping ensure policymakers and residents understand the full community impact of housing policies before future City Council decisions are made. Read the full story here: https://realtorparty.realtor/success-story/gpbr-consumer0426

05/13/2026

TOMORROW! Are you prepared for Maine’s NEW mold and habitability requirements taking effect this summer?

Hope to see you tomorrow for this important update with the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council! Stay informed, stay compliant, and get your questions answered.
Register today: https://bit.ly/RHA-NEW-Mold-Law

05/07/2026

Greater Bangor Apartment Owners and Managers Association - GBAOMACentral Maine Apartment Owners Association

Are you ready for Maine’s NEW habitability law taking effect this summer?

Join the RHA NEXT THURSDAY for a FREE Lunch & Learn to make sure you understand what’s changing, what it means for housing providers, and how to stay compliant. Register Here: https://bit.ly/RHA-NEW-Mold-Law