L.A. can't solve the affordability crisis through rent-controlled landlords. More home construction faster, tenant protections and rental assistance can help.
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The Los Angeles City Council’s housing and homelessness committee passed an amended motion Wednesday to lower rent increases from 7% to 4%. The original motion, presented by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and seconded by Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, suggested a six-month extension of a pandemic-era ban on rent increases.