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Could I ask why HN crowd supports rent control? It seems we are going against our own interests. 90% of flats are not on market, that makes remaining 10% very e
by jkot 10y ago
Could I ask why HN crowd supports rent control? It seems we are going against our own interests. 90% of flats are not on market, that makes remaining 10% very expensive.
- raldi 10y agoThis is a bit like asking, "So, what does everyone here think about gun control and abortion rights?"
- jkot 10y agoMy impression is that most people on HN moved to SF recently and do not qualify for rent control. And it is not the same as your examples, I dont see a campaign that EVERYONE should get rent controlled apartment.
- Natanael_L 10y agoTotal supply is a bigger problem than rent control. Building more would solve more problems than removing rent control. The latter would at most get a few people to share smaller apartments - the former will free up much more space much faster with less disruption.