Who Bears the Costs of a Program to Control Rents

question 26

Multiple Choice

Who bears the costs of a program to control rents at a maximum level?

• A) landlords or owners of housing units
• B) consumers who face difficulty moving to a more suitable apartment
• C) homeless who cannot find rental units
• D) all of these

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