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#questioIn many metropolitan areas of the country, local governments often impose rent controls on apartments. The justification for doing so is that the current market rent is considered to be “too high” for those whose incomes are low. In this manner, local governments set a price ceiling on rents charged by landlords (the owners of the rent-controlled buildings). However, landlords cease to be responsive to the renters’ concerns about the quality of the apartments. As a result, rent-controlled apartments are often dilapidated and almost unlivable for renters. Which of the answer choices best explains the reason for this?

A.
With rent control, local governments guarantee landlords a minimum level of profit.

B.
Landlords accept the fact that many of their apartments are going to be vacant at any given time.

C.
With shortages and waiting renters, landlords have no incentive to maintain and improve their properties.

D.
With rent control, local governments take responsibility to maintain rental housing. Because of budget shortfalls, many local governments do not have the tax revenue to maintain the properties.n..

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