Housing activists frequently demand that long-time residents of a community have a voice in new development within a neighborhood, particularly
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Judge Not—It’s the Law
In her essay, “How Does One Lead a Rational Life in an Irrational Society,” Ayn Rand wrote: “The precept: “Judge
The Proper Way to Rebrand
Political pundit Adam Johnson takes issue with a trend among landlords to “rebrand” themselves as “housing providers” because “landlord” is
Playing the Altruism Chip
Reliable Properties, the owner of a 24-unit apartment complex in Kansas City recently informed residents that their leases would not
Friday Roundup 10-22-22
Charlie Simms, the owner of a development company in Ohio, makes a point that needs to be included in discussions
The Siren Call of Altruism
In an opinion piece on Politico, housing advocates Cea Weaver and Paul Williams argue that “democrats would be fools to
Talking Points: Protecting Tenants
Background: Cities and states across the nation are enacting laws to protect so-called tenants’ rights. These laws include eviction moratoriums,
A New Framework for Housing
Proposals for dealing with the housing crisis invariably invoke a framework that pigeonholes legislators. This framework pits one group against