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Opinion piece from Daily Caller, a conservative take on increasing government regulation of renters, rental property, and landlords.
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I was surprised to learn that some cities in Minnesota prohibit homeowners from renting out rooms if 10 percent of the homes on a block are licensed rentals.
"Homeowners should be free to rent their property out to people they believe will treat their property with care and respect. And cities must stop subjecting renters to unlawful inspections as "punishment" for renting, instead of owning property. Property rights are the foundation of all our rights. The biggest "social problem" of all is the government failing to protect them."
One disadvantage of rental cap is that government distorts the rental market (supply restriction), thereby artificially inflating rent. Not to mention the artificially inflated home prices hinder the renter who wants to buy a home.
So my question is, are you willing to quantify the cost to renters of rental cap, and compensate renters accordingly?
Of course you're not.
It appears every thing you disagree with is due to "artificial" things.
I suggest you get out of the "artifical" world and get into the "REAL" WORLD!
Yea, but I'll pay for my house twice and pay almost all the interest up front before I actually own it in 30 years. Who's the bigger sucker?
why are you restricting yourself to 30 years
mortgages are available in multiple levels from 5years to 50 years...with the average one being 20 years.....
btw you get a lower interest rate on a 15 or 20 year than you do from a 30 year...and since mortgage payment are usually not far off from a rental price.... your better off buying....
Opinion piece from Daily Caller, a conservative take on increasing government regulation of renters, rental property, and landlords.
The site apparently does not allow copy-and-paste.
I was surprised to learn that some cities in Minnesota prohibit homeowners from renting out rooms if 10 percent of the homes on a block are licensed rentals.
"Homeowners should be free to rent their property out to people they believe will treat their property with care and respect. And cities must stop subjecting renters to unlawful inspections as "punishment" for renting, instead of owning property. Property rights are the foundation of all our rights. The biggest "social problem" of all is the government failing to protect them."
Absoutely. Landlords have all of the rights in this country. A lot of places won't even allow you to get air conditioning, and it's very common to be charged obscene amounts for tiny damages.
"A lot of places won't even allow you to get air conditioning,"
"You can't fix stupid" someone said.
IF you wanted a place with air-conditioning, why would you rent a place without it?
Why didn't YOU ask about adding air-conditioning BEFORE you signed the contract.
Are you talking about whole hose or a window unit?
Did you put it in writing that YOU would pay ALL the costs of the install AND the costs of removal when you leave?
Why would you rent a place WITHOUT reading the contract?
Why do some ALWAYS blame the other guy for their own inadequacies?
Depends on the local market. I once lived in a college town where, with naturally high turnover, landlords did not hesitate to raise rents at every opportunity. In that context, I faced five rent increases in five years and had to move three times when I was priced out. Then I found a place owned by a hold-until-death landlord, and lived 13 years without a rent increase.
I know someone who owns several house in a college town just to rent them out.
I have helped clean up the mess and do repairs after these fine upstanding citizens checked out.
You will get NO sympathy from me on college rentals.
"and lived 13 years without a rent increase"
The normal homeowner gets an "increase" JUST ABOUT every YEAR. Taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.
And you gripe and whine like a little girl about people who rent out their places yet, you lived WITHOUT an increase for 13 years.
I know someone who owns several house in a college town just to rent them out.
I have helped clean up the mess and do repairs after these fine upstanding citizens checked out.
You will get NO sympathy from me on college rentals.
"and lived 13 years without a rent increase"
The normal homeowner gets an "increase" JUST ABOUT every YEAR. Taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.
And you gripe and whine like a little girl about people who rent out their places yet, you lived WITHOUT an increase for 13 years.
What a moocher!
This was one of my first jobs when I graduated HS........I was shocked at what a mess the college students left these rentals. Makes one wonder why people who can afford to go to school, don't know how to live in a clean place. Are parents not teaching their kids about the benefits of living in a clean space???? Al improvements paid for by the owner......deposits barely cover the month they leave early.
This was one of my first jobs when I graduated HS........I was shocked at what a mess the college students left these rentals. Makes one wonder why people who can afford to go to school, don't know how to live in a clean place. Are parents not teaching their kids about the benefits of living in a clean space???? Al improvements paid for by the owner......deposits barely cover the month they leave early.
Over the years my friend got smarter and smarter.
She took pictures BEFORE she rented them out and sent them to the parents.
The parents ALSO had to sign the lease. No students allowed to sign.
Clean up be like the pictures was required and the PARENTS had to pay.
Her actions saved a LOT of headaches and money.
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Al improvements paid for by the owner......deposits barely cover the month they leave early.
