President Biden proposes nationwide 5% annual rent increase cap targeting landlords with over 50 units

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President Joe Biden plans to propose a nationwide cap on rent increases at 5% annually. This proposal targets landlords with over 50 units and aims to curb inflation-driven housing costs. The plan would require congressional approval and is part of broader efforts to make housing more affordable.

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Sources:

www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/16/rent-cap-5-percent-increases-housing/74415521007/

www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-administration-rent-cap-5-percent-or-lose-tax-break/

www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/what-is-biden-s-5-rent-cap-plan-president-19570326.php

So it’s only a matter of time before new entities are created for each building a landlord owns? That way the aggregate is less than 50 units. Seems like too easy a loophole, considering most landlords already create a separate entity for each property.

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h/t iwasatlavines


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