"We have seen corporate landlords—who own a larger share of the rental market than ever before—use inflation as an excuse to hike rents and reap excess profits beyond what should be considered fair and reasonable."
  • @afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
    5•2 years ago

    Meanwhile areas in North America that didn’t have rent control also show skyrocketing rents. Rent control is starting to look pretty good. I would rather get decades of lower rent than not.

    • @gowan@reddthat.com
      -2•2 years ago

      It’s almost as if there can be multiple causes and rent control has been proven beyond all doubt to not work.