word
rent control
RENT kon-TROHL
rɛnt kənˈtroʊlListen
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rentcontrol
Dictionary meaning
government policy limiting how much landlords can charge or how much they can increase rents; protects existing tenants from displacement but is argued by economists to reduce housing supply over time
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