Housing advocates frequently claim that the rent is too damn high. (From 2005 to 2015, there was even a political
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Context and Big Bucks
“Housing justice” activists often claim that landlords rake in the “big bucks.” Such claims usually drop the context, citing a
An Open Letter to NLIHC
A recent article by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) correctly noted that those who subscribe to the idea
Friday Roundup 5-14-21
One of the latest trends in the “tenants’ rights” movement is to provide free legal representation for tenants facing eviction.
Now a Crime to Consider a Criminal Record
When government moves beyond its proper purpose of protecting individual rights, the law often becomes a morass of confusion and
Might Doesn’t Make Right
Politicians are often exhorted to follow the “will of the people”—to take those actions that are supported by a majority
Preferring a Vacant Lot
Like many cities in America, St. Paul, Minnesota, is suffering from a severe shortage of affordable housing. And, as happens
An Imbalance of Power
Housing advocates are increasingly talking about the imbalance of power between landlords and tenants. To provide a better “balance” of