A rent freeze means the Board has voted for exactly 0% increase or any negative percentage (rent decrease) for either one-year leases, two-year leases, or both. The vote must be the final, official vote of the Board for the annual cycle, not a preliminary vote or proposed range. Indexation to inflation is considered a rent increase and would not qualify as a freeze. If the Board votes 0% for either one-year or two-year leases (or both), the market resolves to Yes. If the Board votes only positive percentages for both lease types, the market resolves to No. The Board typically meets and votes in June for leases beginning October 1. If the Board is unable to meet or vote due to lack of quorum, or if the rent stabilization system is abolished or suspended, the market resolves to No.