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One bill would introduce rent control
The first bill would make Montgomery County’s “voluntary rent guideline” or suggested rent increase mandatory for rentals within a mile of stations on the Red and Purple lines, and within a half-mile of Bus Rapid Transit stations.
Montgomery County could institute rent control for apartments near transit, like these buildings in East Silver Spring. Image by the author.
Landlords in those areas wouldn’t be allowed to raise the rent above the guideline, which changes each year. The guideline is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), or how the cost of basic needs changes from year to year. This year, it’s 2.6% (or an increase of $52 for a $2000/month rental). For new rentals, the law would kick in after five years. ....

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