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 240 New Democratic voters.
94% Yes |
6% No |
88% Yes |
4% No |
5% Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
2% No, studies show that rent control does not lower rent |
1% Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages |
0% No, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead |
0% No, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing |
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0% No, incentivize the development of new housing instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 240 New Democratic voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 240 New Democratic voters.
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Unique answers from New Democratic voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B4SR5552 days2D
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.
@B4622K94wks4W
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.
@B44WNB21mo1MO
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.
@B43N69X1mo1MO
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.
@B3DPTK82mos2MO
Only for corporate landlords, not private owners renting unless they have more than 3 units
@B2L42TM3mos3MO
No, create a quota that 60% of the rental housing needs need to be developed by nonprofits
@B29H2J53mos3MO
There should be regulations on how much a landlord can increase rent year over year, but building additional housing should be the priority.
@B26DKV34mos4MO
Yes, but only in buildings with ten apartments and above
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