That was, unfortunately, the answer I

expected. I know that rent caps are a very

controversial issue. The landlords don’t like them; tenants do like them. But it also creates a diversion in the marketplace, and I can understand why they’re not currently in place.

However, to my suggestion of an ombudsman, I think there needs to be some sort of appeal for tenants. I’d like to know if the Justice Department has considered creating an ombudsman’s office to

hear appeals from residents where no other avenue of appeal exists. Thank you.