Call Rent Control What It Really Is: Theft

07/08/2023 Gary Galles

Rent control is all the rage with progressives, with several states and localities trying to impose it. However, when people have their property effectively—and legally—stolen, there are long-term consequences.

Original Article: “Call Rent Control What It Really Is: Theft“

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