Washington State implements rent control measures
Washington State Implements Rent Control Legislation In early May, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed a bill into law that will limit annual rent increases (rent control). According to Yahoo News, the measure (HB 1217) caps rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower) and includes single-family homes. The rent for manufactured […]
Argentina has decided to remove its rent control policies, leading to a flourishing rental market.
The Impact of Argentina’s New President on Rental Laws A recent story in the Wall Street Journal highlights how Argentina’s new President, Javier Milei, an economist, has made significant changes to the country’s rental laws and government price controls in an effort to revive the economy. Argentina had one of the strictest rent-control laws in […]