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Boston City Council gives rent control the thumbs-up
PlayThe Boston City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of Mayor Michelle Wu's rent control proposal , which aims to cap rent increases in the city. While the proposal has cleared the council, rent control is currently banned in Massachusetts, meaning the proposal will require approval from Beacon Hill in order to take effect.
WBUR Reporter Yasmin Amer joins The Common to break down the council's vote, and for a look at other early pushes for rent control in the Boston Area.
