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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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 @VOTADiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes

 @B88KKCCIndependent from Mindoro Occidental  disagreed…7mos7MO

The government should never have a control on people's businesses especially if they don't affect anyone, landlords had the right to increase or adjust rents due to economic reasons and personal needs, also to maintain the said land or apartment.

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No

 @B88KKCCIndependent from Mindoro Occidental  agreed…7mos7MO

We ourselves are landlords before, we offer rent to one of our houses and we have experienced that the tenant did not take care of the house and even destroyed it, now as a landlord we need enough resources to repair the damage and maintain it for the coming years.

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

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

 @B85T5DQagreed…7mos7MO

Like the minings of foreign companies to extract minerals and the people in the communities are forced to back off

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, incentivize the development of new housing instead

 @BCHML56Liberal from Mindoro Occidental  answered…2mos2MO

There are various types of rentals where price is dependent on location, amenities, etc. Just like real estate buying and selling depends on market.

 @BCDG95Xanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, but also incentivize cooperative landlords too so as to prevent the risk of worsening housing issues.

 @B8LSD5Dfrom Mindoro Occidental  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages and incentivize the development of new housing.

 @9ZDJ7J6Independentfrom Batanes  answered…2yrs2Y

Rent control but not to limit and there should be policies that protects both the landlord and renter. An example is that rent should be based on quality of the building. Sometimes, landlords charge higher to the renter even though the property's worth is below that. The policy should serve as a mediator.

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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?

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTADiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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

 @VOTAasked…2yrs2Y

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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