For millions of Americans, homeownership has become harder than ever. With rising mortgage rates, property taxes, and insurance premiums, families are being priced out homes and opportunity.

For Americans throughout the 20th and 21st century, renting has been the bridge to a better life.

But now, some politicians in California are pushing misguided proposals to cap rental housing, instead of being honest with their constituents. Politicians need to be clear to voters about what bans on who can own single family rental properties are: Bans on young parents and working class people from access to quality neighborhoods, good schools, and safe streets.