Could rent controls ease Australia’s housing crisis?
by Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporte from World news | The Guardian on (#6CH0K)
Advocates say caps or freezes may help reduce pressure on renters but experts warn they are not a simple fix
Renters are bearing the brunt of Australia's housing crisis, with stories of extortionate rent increases for poor quality homes making headlines all too often.
One solution being flagged by advocates is to control rents, either through freezes or caps on how much landlords can increase the amount.
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