Rent hikes shake Maryland city: tenants fight for stability as community faces uncertain future — here’s the pros and cons of rent control

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With rent prices soaring and longtime residents being forced out, Rockville, Maryland tenants are demanding urgent action from city leaders to stabilize housing costs before their community becomes unrecognizable.

Renters, who make up 50% of Rockville’s population, have shared their frustration with 7News about how increasing rents are driving long-time residents out of the community…

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