"We have seen corporate landlords—who own a larger share of the rental market than ever before—use inflation as an excuse to hike rents and reap excess profits beyond what should be considered fair and reasonable."
I think you’re circlejerking. Rent control exists in a lot of places and you also have leverage through taxes and tax incentives to help shape the market. Not to mention rentals are covered by a different set of rules than your own property that you use personally.
no one is going to actually be able to tell a property owner what they can and can’t do with their property, or how much rent they can charge.
saying otherwise is just circlejerking.
I think you’re circlejerking. Rent control exists in a lot of places and you also have leverage through taxes and tax incentives to help shape the market. Not to mention rentals are covered by a different set of rules than your own property that you use personally.