Rent control increased stability—and changed landlord behavior.

The paper separately traces covered tenants staying longer and renters leaving treated buildings.

FROM THE PAPERFigures 1a and 6a · Tenant and landlord responses

Published chart showing the rent-control treatment effect on covered tenants staying at the same address over time. — Figure 1a · Tenant stability

Published chart showing the treatment effect on renters remaining in rent-controlled buildings over time. — Figure 6a · Rental supply response

Source: Diamond, McQuade & Qian (2019) · Figures 1a and 6a; PDF pp. 39 and 44

Keep in mind: These are separate tenant and landlord outcomes, not one net welfare measure. The charts retain the authors’ original outcome definitions.

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Rent control increased stability—and changed landlord behavior.

The paper separately traces covered tenants staying longer and renters leaving treated buildings.

Source: Diamond, McQuade & Qian (2019)
Figure: Figures 1a and 6a · Tenant and landlord responses · Figures 1a and 6a; PDF pp. 39 and 44
Keep in mind: These are separate tenant and landlord outcomes, not one net welfare measure. The charts retain the authors’ original outcome definitions.

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