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Yep. You got it in one. Private landlords are a part of the problem. They have every incentive to prevent new housing from being built. It should be challenging to be better at providing housing than the municipality government.


Exactly. Landlords aren’t entitled to a good business. If you diligently maintain the home you rent out AND pay income tax, it’s not a great business now. The profits are in neglect and appreciation.


If you agree with this, you're saying they're not entitled to any business, plus are on the hook for all of their tenants. Why would anyone do this?


But you're not trying to make it challenging, you're trying to make it impossible. Why would anyone pay rent if they don't have to?


I have every incentive to build. Single family home owners are who restrict building.




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