rent control

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• The city's rent control laws protect low-income families from sudden price hikes.
• Landlords often argue that rent control discourages them from maintaining their properties.
• Many major cities have introduced rent control to keep housing affordable.
• The debate over rent control has intensified as housing prices continue to rise.
• Under rent control, the annual increase in payment is capped at two percent.
• Some economists believe that rent control can actually reduce the supply of available housing.
• The local government is considering abolishing rent control in certain districts.
• Tenants in buildings subject to rent control generally enjoy more long-term stability.
• Without rent control, many residents would be forced to move out of the urban center.
• The landlord tried to bypass rent control by adding extra fees for basic services.