The Washington, D.C. Rental Housing Commission recently approved a rent increase of 8.9 percent based on the rate of inflation.
Category: Housing
A State of Denial
In November 2021, voters in St. Paul approved one of the nation’s most stringent rent control laws. The law was
Rent Control is not a Proper Function of Government
In November 2021, voters in Minneapolis asked city leaders to explore the implementation of rent control. Last week, a city
The Affordable Housing Crisis: Causes and Cures
Few people deny that America has a severe shortage of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. While there is
When Principles are Absent
Rent control hasn’t even taken effect in Boston, and already the consequences of rent control are being felt. Banker and
How the Left Shifts the Debate
In February, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a rent control plan. Wu’s proposal quickly drew criticism. Real estate interests oppose
The Profit Motive is the Solution to the Housing Crisis
Politicians, pundits, and housing activists have offered a variety of policies for making housing more affordable. While many admit that
The Status Quo is not Working
In defending her rent control proposal, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said, “The status quo is not working.” She is correct.