I don't think so. I've been tenant in France, with restrained rent increases. Every year my rent was increasing 20 euros or so. I've been tenant in California

I don't think so. I've been tenant in France, with restrained rent increases. Every year my rent was increasing 20 euros or so. I've been tenant in California without rent control. After one year, my rent went up 500 dollars. But well, maybe that's because in France the allowed increase is calculated from a rent index in the area, not a fixed number like "7%" (no idea where it comes from). Also, don't say "necessary due to market conditions" when the reality is just "can get away with it due to market conditions". It's not like the increase of the rent market causes you more fees or increase your mortgage.