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

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Etymology

Origin of rent control

First recorded in 1930–35

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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

In 1979, the young city of Carson adopted rent control for its parks, which would lead to some of the cheapest rents in the county, but also put more pressure on landlords to sell.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

The ballot measure’s proponents said Tuesday that they will continue to advocate for rent control.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Residents also accused the owners of attempting to circumvent rent control regulations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

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

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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