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Jun 1, 2022
The U.S. experienced a significant rise in rental prices amid inflation concerns.
Mar 11, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act provided emergency rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dec 27, 2020
The U.S. Congress passed a COVID-19 relief package including eviction moratorium extensions.
Jan 1, 2019
California implemented statewide rent control laws to address housing affordability issues.
Sep 15, 2008
The financial crisis led to a housing market collapse, affecting rental markets nationwide.
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NYC's housing market has many challenges (although it is not in a crisis!). Freezing the rent won't address any of those challenges and will make some worse. https://t.co/4gJXouCAhR
OPINION | In their editorial, the Editorial Page Board argues that Providence must implement rent stabilization to protect the needs of residents. https://t.co/90wT1OqfiZ
🇺🇸 It’s no surprise that politicians are turning to price controls, such as rent caps or utility rate freezes, which promise immediate and visible relief. https://t.co/xP0FBSZPfl
@opinion SO wrong. 10 yr olds could propose more realistic solutions. “Cancel Rent” & “Freeze Rent” will only worsen the housing crisis & raise rents! Again, a 9th grader knows this. It’s time to tackle rent stab. 40% of NYC apts, essentially, off the market for generatio…
OPINION | In their dissent, five members of the Editorial Page Board assert that rent stabilization would exacerbate Providence's affordability crisis. https://t.co/cUFzNic4Uy
Rent controls don’t fix housing shortages. They make them worse https://t.co/Cy0iUnBDbE via @winnipegsun