rent control

noun

rent control

regulation by law of the rent a landlord can charge for domestic accommodation and of his right to evict tenants

First recorded in 1930–35

The first rent control act was put in place during World War II.

I recommend, therefore, that rent control be continued for another year.

If we expect to maintain a steady economy we shall have to maintain price and rent control for many months to come.

It will require continuation of rent control in shortage areas as well as legislation to permit control of sales prices.

Until we can overcome the present drastic housing shortage, we must extend and strengthen rent control.

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