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minus-squarePxtl@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up10arrow-down1·9 months agoWant to really hurt these people? Build some competing buildings so they can’t charge whatever they want for rent. If it’s so profitable, the public sector can pull it off and make a mint that can go to services. It’s win/win! Government gets more money to help people, and landlords face downward pressure on rent.
minus-squareJmdatcs@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·9 months agoGreat idea! Just make sure it’s not anywhere near me. /s
Want to really hurt these people? Build some competing buildings so they can’t charge whatever they want for rent.
If it’s so profitable, the public sector can pull it off and make a mint that can go to services.
It’s win/win! Government gets more money to help people, and landlords face downward pressure on rent.
Great idea!
Just make sure it’s not anywhere near me.
/s