Clemson University Rent Study

Tight landlord regs may result in homelessness rise, Clemson study says
The study reveals telling information about Eviction Policy and its impact on rent rates, housing affordability/availability and homelessness.  Research Associates at Clemson University developed a search model which shows that stricter regulations on housing providers will have unintended consequences. The model shows an increase in eviction costs to landlords will lead to higher rents, a decrease in the housing supply, a lower vacancy rate and a subsequent increase in homelessness. Read more.