rent control
noun
: government regulation of the amount charged as rent for housing and often also of eviction
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However, California voters in November rejected Proposition 33, which would have expanded rent control in the state.
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Shimon Shkury, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The measures regarding strengthening rent control protections and charter cleanup items garnered more support from voters, according to early results.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
The Golden State is also considering whether to lift restrictions on rent control to alleviate the state's high housing costs.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
One other down-ballot race saw more than $10 million in ad spending over the last week: California’s referendum on rent control.
—Ben Kamisar, Nbc News, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Shimon Shkury, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The measures regarding strengthening rent control protections and charter cleanup items garnered more support from voters, according to early results.
—Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
The Golden State is also considering whether to lift restrictions on rent control to alleviate the state's high housing costs.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
One other down-ballot race saw more than $10 million in ad spending over the last week: California’s referendum on rent control.
—Ben Kamisar, Nbc News, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Rent control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rent%20control. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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