Argentina's Repeal of Rent Control Laws

Argentina's President Javier Milei repealed rent control laws, leading to a surge in housing supply and drop in rental prices. Critics argue it benefits landlords at the expense of tenants.

Biden's Bungled Rent Control Proposal

President Joe Biden announced a national rent control scheme capping annual rent increases at $55, but later clarified it to be a five percent ceiling. The proposal targets corporate landlords managing over 50 units and seeks to deny them federal tax breaks if they increase rents by more than five percent a year. Critics argue that this move is government overreach and could worsen the existing inflation issue.