Rent Control (2005 film)

Rent Control is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin. The film stars Melissa Joan Hart and David Eigenberg.

The plot revolves around two New Yorkers, a woman named Holly Banks (Hart) and a man named Lenny (Eigenberg), who both are determined to secure a rent-controlled apartment that has become available. They end up becoming rivals, employing various schemes to try and win over the building's quirky landlord. As they compete, they unexpectedly find themselves falling in love.

The film is a lighthearted take on the challenges of finding affordable housing in New York City and explores themes of love, competition, and the compromises people make in pursuit of their goals.