Advocates say caps or freezes may help reduce pressure on renters but experts warn they are not a simple fix
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Renters are bearing the brunt of Australia’s housing crisis, with stories of extortionate rent increases for poor quality homes making headlines all too often.
One solution being flagged by advocates is to control rents, either through freezes or caps on how much landlords can increase the amount.
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