And what, exactly, are the long-term problems? The most common one I’ve seen sited is that they don’t maintain properties, but there are solutions to that. Economists just don’t seem to be willing to discuss anything that isn’t some kind of private market solution.
“We can’t do anything that reduces landlord or developer profits” is trying to solve the problem with both hands tied behind your back and a ball gag firmly in place.
And what, exactly, are the long-term problems? The most common one I’ve seen sited is that they don’t maintain properties, but there are solutions to that. Economists just don’t seem to be willing to discuss anything that isn’t some kind of private market solution.
“We can’t do anything that reduces landlord or developer profits” is trying to solve the problem with both hands tied behind your back and a ball gag firmly in place.
Nobody builds new rental properties that aren’t profitable. I dunno, would you, if you had that kind of money?
If I were a government? Yes. Because housing people will have far reaching benefits that go beyond short term profits.
No, if you were a potential landlord.
Rent control implies private landlords, so you can’t just say you wouldn’t become a landlord.