Regulation by a local government agency of rental charges, usually according to set formulas for increase.
In rent controlled jurisdictions, annual rent increases are allowed based on an established percentage, typically based on the rate of inflation. Many jurisdictions also have what is called "vacancy decontrol" in which rents may revert to market rates whenever a unit is voluntarily vacated by a tenant. Nearly all rent control regulations allow owners to repossess a unit for their own use, and provide exemptions for small, multi-unit buildings in which the owner is also a resident of one of the units.
Municipal regulation restricting the amount of rent that a building owner can charge.
Government restriction, applicable to rental units in certain areas, in which a maximum is placed on the amount a landlord can charge a tenant.
Laws that control the maximum amount of rent a tenant may be charged, and that establish when the amount of rent can be raised.
The regulation or restrictions set by government agencies on the amount of rent that landlords may charge.
Regulations defining how a landlord can increase the rent and restricting a landlord's ability to increase the rent.
Since you'll never see one of these apartments, all you need to know is that it's a form of welfare for people who have lived in rental apartments for a long time. It covers only some apartments with the same tenant in continuous occupancy since 1972. When a tenant in a rent controlled apartment moves out or dies, the apartment is decontrolled, and rent can be set at the market rate. No new apartment are rent controlled.
laws that govern the rate that may be charged for space.
Laws that regulate the amount of money that is charged to rent out space.
a government price control that sets the maximum allowable rent on a house or apartment.
Government initiative to control raises in the amount charged for the lease by tenants of residential premises.
Governmental control and regulation of the amount charged for rented housing. Generally, units built before 1947 and occupied by the same tenant since 1971 are under rent control.
Ordinances that limit the rent a landlord can charge for a property.
Laws and regulations which govern the occupancy of certain housing accommodations, first instituted in New York City after World War II. It is administered by the DHCR.
Regulation by state or local governmental agencies restricting the amount of rent landlords can charge their tenants; such regulation is a valid exercise of the state's police power.
Laws that limit the amount of rent landlords may charge, and that state when and by how much the rent can be raised. Most rent control laws also require a landlord to provide a good reason, such as repeatedly late rent, for evicting a tenant. Rent control exists in some cities and counties in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C.
Governmental policy, which governs the rate that may be charged to tenants for space rented.
A measure to freeze rent and provide security of tenure to tenants. Rent control is being phased out.
Rent Control (1984) is a drama/comedy/romance film starring Brent Spiner and directed by Italian director Gian Luigi Polidoro. It was made in 1982, though it was not released until 1984.