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Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Most states have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. But over 180 municipalities in the United States have rent control measures—and all of them are located in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.

The state of Oregon has a statewide rent control law that limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the increase in the consumer price index.

In Louisiana (LA), there are currently no rent control laws in place. The state does not have legislation that limits the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants, nor does it have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. Unlike states such as California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., where rent control policies are in effect in certain municipalities or statewide, Louisiana does not participate in rent control practices. Landlords in Louisiana are generally free to set and increase rent prices as they see fit, subject to any contractual agreements they may have with their tenants.

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