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Do you think rent control is a good idea? Explain.Please Help!​

Answer 1

Answer:The most obvious benefit! The lower prices of rent-controlled apartments make housing affordable to low- and moderate-income people. This is important because in expensive cities, workers' wages often do not keep pace with rising rents. Prevents displacement.

First, rent control needs to be combined with other measures to create more affordable housing. The main goals of rent regulation are to protect renters' legitimate interest in remaining in their homes; to advance the social interest in stable, mixed-income neighborhoods; and to curb the market power of landlords

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