Letter from Margaret Castella to George B. Schwabe, M.C., 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: Unknown

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0005

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Miss Margaret Castella expresses her frustration with the OPA (Office of Price Administration) and rent controls in a letter to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress. She highlights her personal struggles with unfair treatment as a tenant, and questions the effectiveness of OPA in addressing issues between landlords and tenants. Schwabe responds by explaining the sentiments of people in his district who are against the revival of OPA, particularly in relation to rent control. He acknowledges the existence of oppressive landlords and unruly tenants, and criticizes the bureaucracy of OPA. Schwabe emphasizes that rent control has not been effective in areas where it was implemented, and suggests that the free market should dictate rental prices.

Dates

1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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