Of course, individuals (renters in this case) will vote for a policy that benefits them at the expense of everyone else. Increasing regulation does the opposit

Of course, individuals (renters in this case) will vote for a policy that benefits them at the expense of everyone else. Increasing regulation does the opposite of making it easier to build new housing. I do agree that current residents should be able to prioritize their own needs, but that rarely results in additional housing stock being built.