They can live with me.

I've always thought the hard "full rent control no hikes above inflation" "no rent control do whatever" dichotomy was stupid.

Why not compromise? Like 5% above inflation (or $50, whichever is higher) on all properties, regardless of how old or new they are. Allows a landlord to adapt to a shifting market, and gives a renter plenty of time to adapt and adjust as a landlord is changing rent yearly.

Then get rid of all the silly "year constructed" exceptions.

I'm guessing there's a rule against this, unless he can find another tenant that will actually pay that.

A landlord has an absolute right to raise rent whenever he feels like it. Don’t like it? Buy your own house!