rent control

American  

noun

1. government control over the amount of rent charged, as for housing.

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rent control British  

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• rent-controlled
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of rent control

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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rent control

He is currently mulling rent control measures and caps to bus fares.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Despite the rent control in the region, the people of Los Angeles pay among the highest rents in the country.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

Their aim, DSA leaders say, is to see the adoption of progressive policies on homelessness, rent control and public safety — and to have a socialist city attorney to make those policies stick.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

Zoning restrictions, permitting delays, environmental reviews, rent control and eviction hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026

But the couple saw through her ruse to get around rent control.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan