The phrase ‘Democracy Dies in Darkness’ highlights the importance of transparency in policy-making. When a ‘reasonable’ rent increase is defined, it impacts more than just limiting landlord actions; it sets a new standard.
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An article from the City Journal, published by the Manhattan Institute, examines urban policy. The author, who has been a small landlord in New York for over ten years, shares insights from personal experience. They know their tenants by name and traditionally managed their properties with flexibility and discretion. Increasing rents on good tenants was something they avoided.
This approach is common among small landlords who build relationships with tenants over time. Yet, defining rent increases may shift this dynamic fundamentally. This could lead to more standardized behavior, possibly affecting how landlords and tenants interact in the future.
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