A lot of big tory brained comedy in that thread. Some choice quotes:
I’d be provided vital housing to those who want to rent. Not everyone wants to own.
The Landlord thinks they’re providing a vital service! 
People rarely remain in one income bracket over a lifetime, they gain experience and move up.
Rather telling of a sheltered life experience.
Well would you run a business at a loss? Would you work for nothing? (Charity aside)
Implying being a Landlord is work.
That isn’t even what Mao did. What you describe goes much further than Maos actions.
technically true
Leaving them all to whinge and cry about having their “essential service” repossessed would be funny anyways