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Video: Rent Control, Tenant Protections, and Potential Market Impact

Feb 20, 2025, 5:03 PM | Updated: 5:28 pm

Gee Scott stopped by SMN and talked about why he is against the 7% rent cap. He warns that it’s going to scare away small landlords.

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Video: Rent Control, Tenant Protections, and Potential Market Impact