"We have seen corporate landlords—who own a larger share of the rental market than ever before—use inflation as an excuse to hike rents and reap excess profits beyond what should be considered fair and reasonable."
I think you're circlejerking. Rent control exists in a lot of places and you also have leverage through taxes and tax incentives to help shape the market. Not to mention rentals are covered by a different set of rules than your own property that you use personally.