Housing Affordability / Rent Control News

Opinion/Guest column: Rent control not the fix for housing crisis - Worcester Telegram

Opinion/Guest column: Rent control not the fix for housing crisis Worcester Telegram

Rent stabilization won’t fix Providence’s housing shortage - Rhode Island Current

Rent stabilization won’t fix Providence’s housing shortage Rhode Island Current

Rent control does more than protect tenants from rent hikes, it protects their health - The Boston Globe

Rent control does more than protect tenants from rent hikes, it protects their health The Boston Globe

Last-ditch effort to override Smiley’s rent control veto fails at Providence City Council - WPRI.com

Last-ditch effort to override Smiley’s rent control veto fails at Providence City Council WPRI.com

Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control - MassLive

Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control MassLive

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

Why landlords say NY rent control law is fueling housing shortage - Lohud

Why landlords say NY rent control law is fueling housing shortage Lohud

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why the Rent-Control Movement Is Growing - Progressive.org

Why the Rent-Control Movement Is Growing Progressive.org

Rent control ballot question won’t solve our housing problems — it will add to them - CommonWealth Beacon

Rent control ballot question won’t solve our housing problems — it will add to them CommonWealth Beacon

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

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)

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

Opinion | Rent Control Will Protect Students Against Homelessness Common Dreams

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

Thinking about the growing housing affordability problem - Brookings

Thinking about the growing housing affordability problem Brookings

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

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

Controversial rent stabilization ordinance clears first pass before Providence City Council - Rhode Island Current

Controversial rent stabilization ordinance clears first pass before Providence City Council Rhode Island Current

Officials and advocates clash over rent control initiative - The Reminder

Officials and advocates clash over rent control initiative The Reminder

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

California lawmakers advance housing bonds, nix rent control - CalMatters

California lawmakers advance housing bonds, nix rent control CalMatters

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

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

Massachusetts Battle on Rent Control Ballot Question Heats Up - National Association of REALTORS®

Massachusetts Battle on Rent Control Ballot Question Heats Up National Association of REALTORS®

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

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

SENATE COMMITTEE ADVANCES RENT AFFORDABILITY PACKAGE TO PROTECT TENANTS AND PROVIDE TAX RELIEF - New Jersey Senate Democrats

SENATE COMMITTEE ADVANCES RENT AFFORDABILITY PACKAGE TO PROTECT TENANTS AND PROVIDE TAX RELIEF New Jersey Senate Democrats

Rent stabilization is a bridge to affordability - Arizona Capitol Times

Rent stabilization is a bridge to affordability Arizona Capitol Times

Boston’s Mayor Makes the Wrong Call on Rent Control - City Journal

Boston’s Mayor Makes the Wrong Call on Rent Control City Journal

We have a Housing Emergency in Providence. Rent Stabilization Can Fix That - Morales - Go Local Prov

We have a Housing Emergency in Providence. Rent Stabilization Can Fix That - Morales Go Local Prov

California lawmakers weigh permanent rent cap as affordability debate intensifies - ABC10

California lawmakers weigh permanent rent cap as affordability debate intensifies ABC10

Opinion | Rent Control Is the American Way - Common Dreams

Opinion | Rent Control Is the American Way Common Dreams

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

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)