Corporate landlords aren't particularly bothered by the eviction moratorium; they have other sources of income.
But your "mom & pop" landlord, who still has to pay the mortgage, plus property taxes, AND maintenance.....
Carol Kelly, a former office manager who owns six rental homes in Kansas City, said property owners recognize they offer an essential service but said they are the only ones being asked to provide it free.
“What’s the difference between me and a grocery store or a restaurant?” she said. “You would never go into a restaurant and say, ‘Please feed me for the next 12 months and I’ll give an IOU.’ But that is what people are saying to me.”https://www.washingtonpost....
And what about tenants who NEED to be evicted because they are trashing the place or otherwise abusing the property?
Landlords have been screeching about the eviction moratorium for a while now. Rather than simply choosing to stop eating avocado toast or find a profession that doesn't involve living off of passive income given to them by the working class, the property owners sued.
Oh please. I'm as glad for the moratorium extension as anyone, but brushing off the problems it creates for property owners won't do any good. What' s needed is a comprehensive program that will keep renters in their homes and make property owners whole.
There's billions of dollars that have already been released to the states to assist renters and by extension landlords. WTF is holding that up and how do we get the states off the dime?
There are jerks in every line of work. Believe me, I've met more than my share in real estate. As a wise man told me, "You can make money in this business if you can get along with the sons of bitches."
I've also met some very nice, honest, professional income property owners. I prefer to concentrate on them.
spinning in his grave
I always like pets and snacks. I've been on the bed helping Hamilton read his Kindle. It's a great way to cool down from the daily fustercluck.
THIS THIS THIS - a thousand times THIS.
Corporate landlords aren't particularly bothered by the eviction moratorium; they have other sources of income.
But your "mom & pop" landlord, who still has to pay the mortgage, plus property taxes, AND maintenance.....
Carol Kelly, a former office manager who owns six rental homes in Kansas City, said property owners recognize they offer an essential service but said they are the only ones being asked to provide it free.
“What’s the difference between me and a grocery store or a restaurant?” she said. “You would never go into a restaurant and say, ‘Please feed me for the next 12 months and I’ll give an IOU.’ But that is what people are saying to me.”https://www.washingtonpost....
And what about tenants who NEED to be evicted because they are trashing the place or otherwise abusing the property?
It's a very good sign.
We can't keep extending it forever, you know.
Landlords have been screeching about the eviction moratorium for a while now. Rather than simply choosing to stop eating avocado toast or find a profession that doesn't involve living off of passive income given to them by the working class, the property owners sued.
Oh please. I'm as glad for the moratorium extension as anyone, but brushing off the problems it creates for property owners won't do any good. What' s needed is a comprehensive program that will keep renters in their homes and make property owners whole.
I know that. Tell it to the people sleeping on the steps of the Capitol instead of writing legislation.
There's billions of dollars that have already been released to the states to assist renters and by extension landlords. WTF is holding that up and how do we get the states off the dime?
That’s good to hear. It’s always a smart move to take a break now and then. Maybe take a nap, also too.
Well, he might want to help the landlords get their money. But he’s certainly not going to do anything for altruistic purposes.
"Mmmph Hmmph. Good suggestion!
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That's one ownership philosophy - keep the rent low by not spending money on upkeep. Perhaps your landlord doesn't have a mortgage.
There are jerks in every line of work. Believe me, I've met more than my share in real estate. As a wise man told me, "You can make money in this business if you can get along with the sons of bitches."
I've also met some very nice, honest, professional income property owners. I prefer to concentrate on them.
Funny how "lucky" some real estate owners are - all they had to do was work like dogs for fifteen or twenty years.
Maybe things would be better for the Alabama slum landlords when they start pushing for the relief money all ready available.
And this today in the Guardian: Nearly half of American workers don’t earn enough to afford a one-bedroom rental. Just fuckin' lovely.