“we see the thought behind it but it could harm people”
Rent Controls Act of 2022
Rationale
It is imperative that landlords are not permitted to exploit their tenants for every penny they have. This reform will ensure that renters will not be disadvantaged by any economic changes by ensuring that their rents are equal to inflation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rent Control |
Hard caps on rents
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Rent increases capped to inflation
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Rent ControlProposer
Party
Democratic Group
The Democratic Group is a party which will unconditionally cater to you, your family, and your nation, through caring for the rights of workers and children, and allowing culture to flourish.
Core pillars
Bernadette Livingston
Chancellor of the Exchequer · Age 37
Bernadette Livingston built her reputation as a bridge-builder between corporate interests and grassroots movements, leveraging her charm and media savvy to turn complex issues into compelling narratives.
Timeline
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Draft9 December 2022
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Vote Open13 May 2023
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Vote Closed12 July 2023
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Became Law12 July 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 58 / 100 seats (58.0%)
Against: 14 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 28
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmen | 14 | No | the Hard Caps are Nessisary due to we need to Make sure rent control is done for keeping landlords in line |
| Centrist Zone | 21 | Yes | We agree with Democratic Group's position that we need to urgently tackle the housing crisis. Housing is increasingly becoming unaffordable and this bill will help citizens, especially renters have a place they can call home. |
| Democratic Group Proposer | 37 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Conservative Movement | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 0 | Abstain | we see the thought behind it but it could harm people |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“the Hard Caps are Nessisary due to we need to Make sure rent control is done for keeping landlords in line”
“We agree with Democratic Group's position that we need to urgently tackle the housing crisis. Housing is increasingly becoming unaffordable and this bill will help citizens, especially renters have a place they can call home.”