they can't just arbitrarily jack up the rent during the term of the lease. but they might when you try to renew the lease, or when you move out. the effect is a

they can't just arbitrarily jack up the rent during the term of the lease. but they might when you try to renew the lease, or when you move out. the effect is as if there is no rent stabilization (unless market rents go up above $4000 a month or whatever the "official" number is.)