Housing Affordability / Rent Control News

Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control - MassLive

Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control MassLive

Commentary: Seniors face unfair rents and homelessness. They need rent control — Patrick McDonald - Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Commentary: Seniors face unfair rents and homelessness. They need rent control — Patrick McDonald Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Redwood City rent control could be strengthened under November ballot measure - San Francisco Chronicle

Redwood City rent control could be strengthened under November ballot measure San Francisco Chronicle

Providence residents rally in support of rent stabilization ordinance - The Brown Daily Herald

Providence residents rally in support of rent stabilization ordinance The Brown Daily Herald

Rent Control: A Proven Way to Make Housing Scarce and Expensive - American Enterprise Institute - AEI

Rent Control: A Proven Way to Make Housing Scarce and Expensive American Enterprise Institute - AEI

What could rent control look like in Newfoundland and Labrador? - PNI Atlantic News

What could rent control look like in Newfoundland and Labrador? PNI Atlantic News

Housing crisis puts rent control in spotlight, in New York and beyond - The Christian Science Monitor

Housing crisis puts rent control in spotlight, in New York and beyond The Christian Science Monitor

‘Frustrated by the extremes,’ lawmaker urges rent control talks - WGBH

‘Frustrated by the extremes,’ lawmaker urges rent control talks WGBH

With affordability topping political agendas, LA doubles down on rent control - marketplace.org

With affordability topping political agendas, LA doubles down on rent control marketplace.org

Why the Rent-Control Movement Is Growing - The Progressive

Why the Rent-Control Movement Is Growing The Progressive

Rent control is the talk of the town in Boston - Morning Brew

Rent control is the talk of the town in Boston Morning Brew

Opinion: California politicians must pass rent control to save lives - Times of San Diego

Opinion: California politicians must pass rent control to save lives Times of San Diego

Does rent control help housing affordability? - MSN

Does rent control help housing affordability? MSN

ICYMI: Council President Rachel Miller Commentary: Rent stabilization could help solve Providence's housing crisis - Providence City Council (.gov)

ICYMI: Council President Rachel Miller Commentary: Rent stabilization could help solve Providence's housing crisis Providence City Council (.gov)

California lawmakers advance housing bonds, nix rent control - CalMatters

California lawmakers advance housing bonds, nix rent control CalMatters

Officials and advocates clash over rent control initiative - The Reminder

Officials and advocates clash over rent control initiative The Reminder

Opinion | Rent Control Will Protect Students Against Homelessness - Common Dreams

Opinion | Rent Control Will Protect Students Against Homelessness Common Dreams

MIT economist: Rent control will only worsen state housing crisis - WGBH

MIT economist: Rent control will only worsen state housing crisis WGBH

Memo to Mamdani: To Improve Housing Affordability, Rein In Rent Control - American Enterprise Institute - AEI

Memo to Mamdani: To Improve Housing Affordability, Rein In Rent Control American Enterprise Institute - AEI

Dissent: Rent stabilization will not fix Providence’s housing crisis - The Brown Daily Herald

Dissent: Rent stabilization will not fix Providence’s housing crisis The Brown Daily Herald

NJ lawmakers to consider package of bills aimed at easing housing costs and strengthening tenant protections - The Jersey Vindicator

NJ lawmakers to consider package of bills aimed at easing housing costs and strengthening tenant protections The Jersey Vindicator

Illinois lawmakers push bad housing fixes, but good options exist - Illinois Policy

Illinois lawmakers push bad housing fixes, but good options exist Illinois Policy

Rent stabilization is a bridge to affordability - Arizona Capitol Times

Rent stabilization is a bridge to affordability Arizona Capitol Times

In 2026, affordable housing is needed 'now more than ever,' but getting there is the challenge - Maryland Matters

In 2026, affordable housing is needed 'now more than ever,' but getting there is the challenge Maryland Matters

California lawmakers weigh permanent rent cap as affordability debate intensifies - abc10.com

California lawmakers weigh permanent rent cap as affordability debate intensifies abc10.com

How NYC’s Housing Crisis is Squeezing its Small Businesses - citylimits.org

How NYC’s Housing Crisis is Squeezing its Small Businesses citylimits.org

6 California housing moves to follow in 2026 - Multifamily Dive

6 California housing moves to follow in 2026 Multifamily Dive

The Apartments at the Center of Mamdani’s Affordable Housing Crisis - The New York Times

The Apartments at the Center of Mamdani’s Affordable Housing Crisis The New York Times

Politicians are trying to make life cheaper. Economists are appalled. - The Washington Post

Politicians are trying to make life cheaper. Economists are appalled. The Washington Post

After the Rent Freeze - Phenomenal World

After the Rent Freeze Phenomenal World

Opinion | Rent Control Is the American Way - Common Dreams

Opinion | Rent Control Is the American Way Common Dreams

Rethinking Rent Control in California - UCLA Luskin

Rethinking Rent Control in California UCLA Luskin

Op-Ed: Rent control is a dead end for working families - The Coast News Group

Op-Ed: Rent control is a dead end for working families The Coast News Group

Making LA More Affordable: Mayor Bass Enacts New Tenant Protections, Caps Rent for Apartment Units Protected by the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance - City of Los Angeles (.gov)

Making LA More Affordable: Mayor Bass Enacts New Tenant Protections, Caps Rent for Apartment Units Protected by the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance City of Los Angeles (.gov)