Some housing advocates think that if Californians approve the ballot question, other states could follow suit, expanding rent control as a way to prevent large rate hikes that can force out low- and middle-income tenants.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-16 13:40:29">October 16, 2024 at 1:40 p.m.</time>

Some housing advocates think that if Californians approve the ballot question, other states could follow suit, expanding rent control as a way to prevent large rate hikes that can force out low- an…{ai:summary}<p>California's proposed ballot measure on rent control may inspire similar initiatives in other states, aiming to curb significant rent increases that displace low- and middle-income residents. </p><p>Advocates believe this could lead to broader adoption of rent control policies nationwide. #society</p>

California’s rent control ballot measure could reverberate across the US

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