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Re:Oregon expected to enact first state-wide rent control law by everdev on Monday February 25, 2019 @09:16PM (#19251461)
> Why do governments go this direction when it causes so many problems?

I think it's fair to say in a democracy most politicians are motivated by money or votes. There are plenty of people who probably see this as working in their favor.

> 1) fewer new homes will be constructed

Next usually comes the affordable housing bond because you're right, the private sector won't see it as a good investment.

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