On November 6th four statewide ballot initiatives (or propositions) about housing will be put to voters. Potentially the most significant (Proposition 10) would allow local authorities to impose new rent controls.

But economists almost unanimously view rent controls as harmful and self-defeating.

Read More: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2018/11/03/rent-control-is-a-hot-button-issue-in-california-again