Some Studies Challenge Long-Held Views on Rent Control

Rising rents in California have sparked renewed debate on rent control, with new research from USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and others showing moderate rent stabilization helps protect vulnerable tenants without significantly reducing housing supply. Studies reveal rent control reduces displacement and improves stability, while recent lawsuits expose landlord collusion inflating rents. Experts argue a combined approach of rent control, affordable housing, and zoning reform is essential to address the crisis.