The Unintended Consequences of Rent Control: Housing Shortages and Decreased Quality
Rent control, aimed at affordable housing, has led to unintended consequences like housing shortages and decreased quality of rental units. By limiting rent increases, rent control reduces the incentive to build new units, leading to a shortage of available housing. Landlords are also less likely to invest in maintenance and repairs, decreasing the quality of rental units. Additionally, rent control can lead to a black market for housing, exploiting tenants and lacking protections for their rights.


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