rent control

noun

: government regulation of the amount charged as rent for housing and often also of eviction

rent-controlled

ˈrent-kən-ˈtrōld 

adjective

Examples of rent control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While rent control may not be the panacea some hope for, observers agree that some measure of government assistance is needed, given the scope of the housing crisis. —Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025

The state has no rent control policies, though renters are advised to review lease agreements to determine the rental parameters in place, according to real estate company Home River Group. —Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025

Kraft has proposed a rent control system that would allow landlords to opt in to receive a real estate tax rebate after 10 years. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025

Farias raised concerns that making rent control more strict would discourage new housing construction. —Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rent control

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole

Legal Definition

rent control

noun

: government regulation of the amount charged as rent for housing and often also of eviction

rent-controlled adjective