After hearing from about 20 landlords about the pitfalls of rent control, San Mateo County supervisors Tuesday expressed unease regarding the policy.
While reluctant to pursue this approach, supervisors stopped short of scrapping the idea, asking staff to return with more information on how rent control works.
In the meantime, the board will explore more sensible methods to boost housing affordability, including ideas supported by the California Apartment Association.
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