Perhaps yes.... the same thing happened during the previous Doha 2006 asian games.

I am not so sure at this time if they have implemented a law of unfair rent hike, as my experience during the 2006 asian games landlords will not even give you a notice that they will increase the rent at least 2 months before, they really took advantage of the situation and take note within a year they increased 3 times in a year. in short we left the flat and took the provided accommodation provided by the company. "sigh"