Rent Hard Cap Act of 2019

Proposed by Left Forward · fronted by Sophie Weber

Opened

10 Feb 2019

Voting closes

11 Apr 2019

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Hard rent caps prevent exploitative pricing, ensuring housing remains affordable and reducing homelessness in high-demand areas.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Rent Control	Rent increases capped to inflation		Hard caps on rents

1

Rent Control

Previous law

Rent increases capped to inflation

Hard caps on rents

Proposer

Party

Left Forward

Left Forward is a young, dynamic movement combining workers’ rights with bold new ideas. We fight for fair wages, equality, and inclusion while standing firmly against right-wing extremism. Together, we defend dignity, strengthen solidarity, and build a just future for all. Together, we move forward

Core pillars

Sophie Weber

Activist · Age 52

12,402 social followers

A former investigative journalist turned firebrand orator, Sophie Weber has spent two decades exposing corruption and amplifying marginalized voices, using her media savvy to turn scandals into political momentum and her charisma to rally disillusioned voters behind her idealistic vision.

🚀 Ambitious ✨ Charismatic 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 🌟 Idealist 📺 Media Savvy

Timeline

Draft

10 February 2019
Vote Open

10 February 2019
Vote Closed

11 April 2019
Did Not Become Law

11 April 2019

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Failed

16Yes 40No 13Not voted 69 seats

For: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)

Against: 40 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 28.6%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	16	No	No reason given
Christian Socials	3	Yes	No reason given
Competence And Freedom	8	No	No reason given
Homeland Alliance	16	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	13	Yes	No reason given
Saxenheim Republic	0	Abstain	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Failed

153Yes 374No 123Not voted 650 seats

For: 153 / 650 seats (23.5%)

Against: 374 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 123

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 29.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	151	No	No reason given
Christian Socials	27	Yes	No reason given
Competence And Freedom	77	No	No reason given
Homeland Alliance	146	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	126	Yes	No reason given
Saxenheim Republic	0	Abstain	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

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