Rent control proponents offer compromise with local option instead of statewide cap

The rent control supporters are ready to drop their ballot question campaign if lawmakers approve the compromise. But ...

On rent control, the real estate industry faces a big decision: Deal or no deal?

A huge debate is roiling the industry over whether to accept a compromise proposal that would keep one of the nation’s ...

Mass. lawmakers weigh proposal to keep rent control off November ballot

A long‑running battle over rent control in Massachusetts has been an issue for years, but a new proposal may finally shift ...

Mayor Wu endorses compromise rent control proposal, saying it would ‘avoid a messy ballot initiative’

Wu had previously signaled support for the ballot question, although somewhat begrudgingly, saying it was stricter than what ...
Reason

Economists Are Right To Hate Rent Control

Progressives keep trying to rehabilitate the reputation of rent control, and often misuse existing research to make their case that it's an effective policy with few, if any downsides. The most recent ...
ksby

Does rent control work? An economist and policy advocate talk about the pros and cons

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. Housing is one of the most pressing issues in Santa Barbara and if Proposition 33 passes in November, rent ...