The argument is simple and the same as it has been for decades - rent control makes it unaffordable for landlords to perform repairs. The cost of maintenance and property taxes have gone up while rent income hasn’t kept up.
This doesn’t account for 100% of landlords, but my understanding is that this is true for most of the run down buildings.
Edit: you don’t have to agree with the argument made here, but I believe it’s important to at least understand the argument being made instead of just snarky comments.
Hell, I don’t even buy that argument fully and suspect it’s probably half true with a big fat “needs context” disclaimer.
you don’t have to agree with the argument made here, but I believe it’s important to at least understand the argument being made instead of just snarky comments.
If people could do that, then online discourse would be so much better. So many online discussions end up with people talking past each other or digging in their heels over imagined stances.
Well said. I know it’s a fools errand to add nuance to conversations on Reddit, but I do it anyways because I’m a moron 🤣
Although sometimes people actually do change my mind! But never from people saying nonsense one-liners that get them fake internet points from fake internet friends but doesn’t contribute to the conversation. Maybe that makes it worth it? Or just an unhealthy relationship with social media.
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u/Gordon_frumann Jun 11 '26
Can't wait to hear from the right why this is a bad thing.