ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County commissioners are expected to decide on a measure Tuesday that could help protect residents amid ongoing rent spikes.
>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<
For months, county leaders have been trying to find solutions to get the rental market under control.
READ: Employees of CFL company fear financial ruin after going weeks without pay
Commissioners will hear residents’ thoughts on a proposed ordinance that would require landlords to give tenants at least 60 days written notice for rent increases that are greater than 5% or if they plan to terminate a lease.
The measure is expected to pass on Tuesday.
Some local renters like Sofia Ortiz say relief is desperately needed.
READ: Restaurants seeing post-pandemic rebound, but rising costs pose issues
“I’m $17 an hour as a housekeeper and I can’t afford it anymore,” Ortiz told WFTV.
Orange County commissioners also plan to discuss a rent capping measure that could end up on the November ballot.
While no vote is expected on it Tuesday, a decision to include it on the November ballot is necessary by August.
READ: More families seeking help from food pantries as grocery costs climb
Stay with WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.
This browser does not support the video element.
Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.