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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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Response rates from 707 Plano voters.

57%
Yes
43%
No
56%
Yes
37%
No
1%
Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages
4%
No, studies show that rent control does not lower rent
1%
Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone
1%
No, incentivize the development of new housing instead
1%
No, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead
0%
No, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing

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 @9NF7Y8N from California  answered…9mos9MO

Yes but only to maintain rate ranges based on local wages, public resources and allows for reasonable profits to owners.

 @9RDFBFL from Alabama  answered…7mos7MO

No, but the government should disallow Corporations and Foreign investors to purchase residential real estate.

 @9SGS2K2 from Kansas  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, as long as they set it at limits that levels that landlords can make money as well. They should have make money off of their investment.

 @9P3FPBF from Georgia  answered…9mos9MO

We shouldn’t rent control but bar the limit of corporate owned single family homes. Let the free market bring down rent prices as a consequence.

 @77BSYH8  from Idaho  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, but only to maintain rate ranges based on local wages, public resources, and allows for reasonable profits to owners.

 @9QXJGMZ from Tennessee  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, there has to be rent control if there won’t be any help or change in wages. People are unable to eat, or drive a vehicle just to have a roof over their head, due to greedy landlords.

 @9MKWNW4 from Illinois  answered…9mos9MO

There needs to be a fair balance between rent prices and the local cost of living. Rent control may not be the best option.

 @9VJZZCG from Maryland  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, and stop corporations from buying up homes that they never plan to use themselves, only to rent them out at exorbitant prices.

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