Rent control policies are regulations that limit the amount landlords can increase rent, intended to keep housing affordable. Proponents argue that it makes housing more affordable and prevents exploitation by landlords. Opponents argue that it discourages investment in rental properties and reduces the quality and availability of housing.
Response rates from 2.5k Canada voters.
78% Yes |
22% No |
74% Yes |
18% No |
3% Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
2% No, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead |
1% Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages |
1% No, incentivize the development of new housing instead |
1% No, studies show that rent control does not lower rent |
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0% No, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 2.5k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B4SR5553mos3MO
it depends on how much was paid for the property and whether there is a housing shortage. Housing shortage should be met with temporary federal or provincial low income housing. shortages should limit foreign purchase.
@B4622K94mos4MO
Yes, rent should not be for profit. Rent should be limited to the same square foot cost the homeowner bears. A renter should only cover the cost of the space they occupy. People should not be allowed to own more than one residential property per municipality.
@B44WNB24mos4MO
It should be the owners choice, but they can not have the rent be higher then their mortgage, profiting from renters. Should they not have a mortgage.
@B43N69X4mos4MO
No, but people/companies/household shouldn’t be able to own more then 3 properties. Increasing availability of homes for purchase, and lowering competitive rate inflation.
@B23CRQ37mos7MO
Yes, housing is a basic right and should be free of charge.
@9S3NX6K11mos11MO
It depends as rent caps can also have the opposite effect you tell someone this is the max you can charge they are going to charge that every time regardless of actual value
@9RZPX6711mos11MO
yes, given that the rent control policies do not crowd out, or affect landlords that are providing a solution to the housing market situation
@9RFSJMH12mos12MO
rent control is a very short term pause and can only be permitted i paired to other measures
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