> now have the highest rents This is not proof that rent control causes high rents. It could be that these are highly desirable areas without enough housing t

> now have the highest rents This is not proof that rent control causes high rents. It could be that these are highly desirable areas without enough housing to meet demand, and rent control was in response to high rents. It could be that landlords are evading rent controls. It could be that rents would be even higher if rent control didn't exist.