Establish 45-day freeze on all rent increases while city creates rent control policy
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In Plain English
Richmond currently has no limits on how much landlords can raise rent. The city is working on a permanent rent control policy but needs time to finalize it. If approved, no landlord can increase rent for 45 days, giving the council time to pass the new rules.
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