Rent control policies are regulations that limit the amount landlords can increase rent, intended to keep housing affordable. Proponents argue that it makes housing more affordable and prevents exploitation by landlords. Opponents argue that it discourages investment in rental properties and reduces the quality and availability of housing.
Response rates from 149 New Zealand voters.
66% Yes |
34% No |
63% Yes |
30% No |
1% Yes, but only in areas with housing shortages |
1% No, ban corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate instead |
1% Yes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
1% No, rent controls have been shown to limit the supply of housing |
1% No, incentivize the development of new housing instead |
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0% No, studies show that rent control does not lower rent |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 149 New Zealand voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 149 New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, however owning a residential property for the purpose of exploiting tenants should not be legal.
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Depending on the rising rate of simple living prices.
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yes and no depending on how inflation is at the time and what the housing market is doing during that period.
