Landlords tell Hagerstown council rising expenses make rent caps impractical without offsetting relief
Local landlords presented a detailed breakdown showing utilities and other expenses rising sharply; they argued that capping rents without addressing expense increases could reduce maintenance and housing supply, and urged more study and communication with tenants.
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Representatives of the Hagerstown Landlord Association told the city council that rising operating costs make simple rent caps difficult for property owners to absorb.
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