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Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Rent control policies are regulations that limit the amount landlords can increase rent, intended to keep housing affordable. Proponents argue that it makes housing more affordable and prevents exploitation by landlords. Opponents argue that it discourages investment in rental properties and reduces the quality and availability of housing.

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Yes

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No

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7mos7MO

Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone

 @B3HM945answered…3mos3MO

No, but deregulate the building market and privatize a lot of land in order for people to build more efficiently.

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No, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead

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No, incentivize the development of new housing instead

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No, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing

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How would you feel if your rent didn't increase but there were fewer apartments available in your area?

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What do you think is more important: affordable rent for everyone or better quality housing, even if it's more expensive?

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If rent control meant more people could stay in their homes, but fewer new apartments were built, would it still be worth it?

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Have you or anyone you know ever struggled with the cost of rent? What could have made the situation better?

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How might rent prices affect your decisions when choosing where to live after high school or college?

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If rent control was implemented in your city, how do you think it would affect your neighborhood in the long run?

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How would you decide what's a fair rent for an apartment: the market price, the tenant's income, or something else?

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Do you think it's fair for people to stay in the same apartment forever if the rent is kept low, while others can't find a place to live?

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Could rent controls, in your view, ever be unfair to landlords? Why or why not?

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Can the government truly balance the needs of both tenants and landlords when deciding rent policies, or is one side always favored?

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Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages

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