Chen Hua, did you see the news? The newly issued Housing Rental Regulations will officially take effect in September. Problems like '串串房' and malicious rent hikes will finally be regulated.

I just read the report and felt so relieved. The rental market has so many problems now, even students and young white-collar workers are afraid of encountering 'partitioned rooms' or 'fake listings'. This time, the regulations specifically mention fixing these issues.

Right, from now on, non-living spaces like kitchens and balconies can’t be rented out as rooms, and agencies must verify the listings in person. Remember last time my colleague complained about their deposit being unfairly deducted?

I remember! And in some new communities, 'second landlords' partition the apartments like a maze, with excessive formaldehyde, and no one takes responsibility for health damage. Now the regulations require ensuring safety and health in rentals—it feels much more reliable.

Actually, the rental market has grown too fast in recent years, and problems have increased. The regulations also require a rent monitoring mechanism and regular publication of rent levels, which can help curb 'high collection, low rent' and malicious rent hikes.

I’m particularly interested in another detail—tenants and homeowners will now be treated equally in access to public services like education and healthcare, removing discrimination. This will reduce pressure on young people and give them more options.

Exactly, the rules encourage using self-owned homes and idle factory buildings for rentals, increasing supply and promoting urban renewal. Hopefully renting in the future won’t be something to fear, but a way to 'live in peace and work happily', feeling secure and dignified.