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.
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Response rates from 208 British Columbia voters.
72% Yes |
28% No |
72% Yes |
24% No |
0% Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages |
3% No, studies show that rent control does not lower rent |
0% Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
1% No, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing |
0% No, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead |
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0% No, incentivize the development of new housing instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 208 British Columbia voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 208 British Columbia voters.
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Unique answers from British Columbia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, but the government should implement the same initiatives taken by the Finnish government's Housing First Program
@9TC7PPG3mos3MO
Yes, but allow the landlords to put out their own prices and talk to the government to make appropriate prices.
@9SY83323mos3MO
Yes, rents should be held to the same income proportion as a mortgage.
@9SS6G4R3mos3MO
No, but if landlords aren't being conscientious, they should punish it.
@9S3NX6K4mos4MO
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
@9RZPX674mos4MO
yes, given that the rent control policies do not crowd out, or affect landlords that are providing a solution to the housing market situation
@9RFSJMH4mos4MO
rent control is a very short term pause and can only be permitted i paired to other measures
@9RFBPZV4mos4MO
Yes, for basic residential family living. No to "luxury" living spaces.
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