Which of the Following Is a Consequence of Rent Controls

question 306

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of rent controls established to keep housing affordable for the poor?

• A) Less rental housing is available, as prospective landlords find it unprofitable to rent at restricted prices.
• B) The quality of rental housing declines as landlords lack the funds and incentive to maintain properties.
• C) Apartment buildings are torn down in favor of office buildings, shopping malls, and other buildings where rents are not controlled.
• D) All of these are consequences of rent controls.

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