In New York City, Apartment Rent Can Be Adjusted Only

question 17

Multiple Choice

In New York City, apartment rent can be adjusted only when a tenant leaves. This leads

• A) people to change apartments often.
• B) landlords to encourage tenants to stay in their apartments.
• C) tenants to stay in apartments longer than they would otherwise.
• D) businesses to build new rental units.

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