Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rent control: Good or bad solution to the housing crisis?

Santa Monica has had rent control since 1979, but today it’s one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. While rent control benefits some, is it really the best thing for a region facing ever rising housing costs?

By Madeleine Brand • Mar 7, 2018 • 48m Listen

Santa Monica has had rent control since 1979, but today it’s one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. While rent control benefits some, is it really the best thing for a region facing ever rising housing costs?

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rent control: Good or bad solution to the housing crisis?

Santa Monica has had rent control since 1979, but today it’s one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. While rent control benefits some, is it really the best thing for a region facing ever rising housing costs?

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Rent control: Good or bad solution to the housing crisis?

Santa Monica has had rent control since 1979, but today it’s one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. While rent control benefits some, is it really the best thing for a region facing ever rising housing costs?

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