Editorial: Lawmakers should seek deal to keep rent cap at 7%

Editorial: Lawmakers should seek deal to keep rent cap at 7%

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Now that rent stabilization has passed both chambers, a deal on a reasonable cap must be struck. Editorial: Lawmakers should seek deal to keep rent cap at 7% Wire Service

Taoiseach says no decisions made yet on Rent Pressure Zone changes

The government will protect renters, Martin said.

Lettings boss says Scots rent cap 'political not practical'

A leading lettings agency boss in Scotland has hit out at his Government’s new rent control measures. David Alexander of DJ Alexander (main picture) says the rent rise restrictions won’t work and will deter landlords from investing. Capped Under the new Housing (Scotland) Bill increases in designated areas will be capped at the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 1%, with a maximum limit of 6%. The rent cap will apply to rent increases both during a…