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 628 Canada voters.
74% Yes |
26% No |
74% Yes |
25% No |
1% No, studies show that rent control does not lower rent |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 628 Canada voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 628 Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9VR8FZ86 days6D
No, but the government should implement the same initiatives taken by the Finnish government's Housing First Program
@9TC7PPG1mo1MO
Yes, but allow the landlords to put out their own prices and talk to the government to make appropriate prices.
@9MYNRMN5mos5MO
Yes, but within reason to avoid landlords not being able to make a profit.
@9MQ523C5mos5MO
Yes, and it should be tied to inflation and overall rent cost
@9MNP82G5mos5MO
It depends on the how much interest the mortgage is on, with rising inflation landlords need enough to pay mortgage.
@9MLXWMN5mos5MO
May be temporarily. But, the market should be allowed to run its course. Let supply and demand play itself out. Solve the problem at more grass roots level such as controlling immigration, develop and urbanize smaller cities to take the pressure out of the already saturated big cities like Toronto.
@9SY83321mo1MO
Yes, rents should be held to the same income proportion as a mortgage.
@9SS6G4R2mos2MO
No, but if landlords aren't being conscientious, they should punish it.
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