72 William St rent increase
Portland
Description
Cheever sought increases on all 3 units; the board recategorized owner labor, adjusted unit 1's base income, then tabled it for validated rent data.
Impact summary
Tenants at 76 William St should watch for a future hearing on the proposed increases.
Applicant
- Name
- Wilbur Cheever
- Address
- 72 William St, all 3 units, Portland, ME 04103See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Rent Board
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Rent Board - Aug 19, 2026
The board approved rent increases of $75.20, $103.20, and $151.20 for units 1, 2, and 3.
Rent Board - Jun 24, 2026
Cheever sought increases on all 3 units at 76 William St.; a tenant objected, and the board tabled the application 5-0.
Rent Board - May 27, 2026
The board found the rent increase application for all 3 units complete.
Related issues (4)
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