Rent Stabilization Hearing
Summary
Providence is weighing rent stabilization, and the first public hearing drew a standing-room-only crowd. If you rent or own rental property in the city, the rules could change what you pay or what you can charge.
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Impact analysis
Rent caps could limit how much monthly rent rises for tenants, while property owners could see slower income growth and potential effects on property values.
Renters who are worried about steep annual increases would likely benefit most.
Landlords and rental property owners could be harmed if caps limit their ability to raise rents with costs and market conditions.
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