How We Fix This—Rent Control

This chapter explores rent control as a critical policy to address the housing crisis. It highlights how renters face extreme rent hikes that outpace their incomes and emphasizes that rent control offers immediate relief by limiting such increases. The chapter details the many benefits of rent control, such as providing stability for renters, supporting community well-being, and preventing displacement, particularly for low-income and marginalized groups.

It also debunks common myths about rent control, showing that it does not harm housing supply or quality. Finally, the chapter calls for stronger federal action, arguing that rent control moves the United States. closer to recognizing housing as a human right rather than a commodity.