Why Are Housing Vouchers a Better Option Than Rent Controls

question 106

Multiple Choice

Why are housing vouchers a better option than rent controls when a government is attempting to make housing affordable for the poor? The housing voucher entitles the tenant to:

• A) live in a rent controlled apartment.
• B) free maintenance of their apartment.
• C) a certain dollar amount off the rent of any apartment they choose.
• D) live in a luxury apartment of their choice.

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