Although rent control is intended to make housing more affordable, it can have negative consequences. Landlords may be less motivated to upkeep and improve their properties, causing housing conditions to decline gradually. Furthermore, implementing rent control may lead to a decrease in the construction of new rental properties, which can worsen the housing deficit and boost prices in the unregulated rental market. Moreover, the insufficient availability of rent-controlled units may intensify the competition among renters, making it harder for those with lower incomes or limited renting track records to find affordable housing. Rent control can have drawbacks. For example, it may make tenants stay in properties that do not suit them anymore, which hinders mobility and efficient use of housing resources. These disadvantages can outweigh the expected benefits of rent control, leading to reduced affordability and quality of housing in the long term.