Supreme Court May Hear Challenge to New York City’s Rent Control System

The Supreme Court will decide if it will hear a challenge to New York City’s strict rent control laws that could affect jurisdictions across the United States.

“Equal Justice Under Law” engraving above the entrance to the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, on Oct. 3, 2016. Bob Korn/Shutterstock

The Supreme Court will decide in the coming months whether it will hear a challenge to New York City’s strict rent control laws.

A victory by landlords could set off a chain reaction nationwide, inviting legal challenges to the many rent control laws in place in jurisdictions across the United States.