Landlords charging extra fees amid rising rent

[@brb__bathroom]

let me guess, they're adding administrative fees for adding administrative fees, I mean who is gonna administrate that the administrate fees are administrated correctly?

[@forgottenman8629]

starting to sound like 'government' huh...

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

$38 hr desk clerk wants a raise so another administrative fee is required.

[@generalpopulation6273]

gee, who woulda thought... that allowing folks to profit... off of other humans basic needs... would cause cruelty...

[@rogerrantz2024]

Mailbox is federal property, so I'm pretty sure that's illegal

[@gabireljohnson3960]

I say the same thing how is that legal people have... right to their mail without being charged to get it!

[@jrtruckltd]

The landlords land is also federal property if you really want to look deeper into this.

[@georgewagner7787]

That's a good point. You could probably refuse to pay . Now if they would just teach our new mailman whose box is whose. The names are right on there.

[@privateprivate8366]

The good thing is that there are public reviews of businesses, which offer transparency. I live in an apartment complex and, although I may move out soon, as I’m inheriting a home, I anonymously wrote a review of my landlord, in a few choice places, not too long before they sold the business. As they sent out quarterly newsletters, I could tell that my review became an office topic and they swallowed hard. I doubt they lost any significant money, in the sale. But, bottom line is, just like tenants and potential tenants can’t really do anything about what these businesses charge, the landlords can’t do a thing about those buyer beware reviews. As my landlord also pulled a stunt, giving 5 minutes notice for an inspection, if I move out, I’ll be taking them to court.

[@privateprivate8366]

Landlord and property owners may need to learn, that their worst nightmare - is a former tenant.

[@OConnelsSideOfDaRiver]

Making a Molotov cocktail is surprisingly easy, in case anyone was wondering

[@georgewagner7787]

How old are you

[@jordyisdrunk]

Their should be regulations on all of these apartment prices and home prices. They are overly inflated. Should be limits

[@jacobnapkins1155]

We absolutely need to fight for rent controls and vacancy taxes it's the only way

[@jairoherrera4040]

Too bad that half of the population been brainwashed to end regulation in favor of corporate companies.

[@TederaWilliams-ko5cb]

I think these landlords are just being greedy now. It doesn't make any sense for rent to be that high a 2 bedroom apartment should only be $500/month especially if it's a bad neighborhood.

[@bngr_bngr]

@@TederaWilliams-ko5cbpeople in my area are paying over $5k.

[@jordyisdrunk]

@@TederaWilliams-ko5cb what’s crazier is they then expect you to make 3X the income just to rent in the first place which is crazy, I feel more people would be able to afford the requirements they hold for the average person is so unrealistic

[@kismyash123]

It happened to me. Rent is $1644, but after fees, it is $1928.45.

[@TheRedtiger8195]

Per Kansas tenant act, landlords can't charge fees that are not disclosed on lease, if it's on the lease then tenant can't complain. You knowingly signed up these fees

[@dragonf1092]

Whether the tenant/investor signed it or not charging fees is still extortion, racketeering, predatory practices which are crimes.

[@kathleenkilpatrick9460]

Our landlord charges a $200 transfer fee if you move from one apartment to another in the same complex. We all get charged for a special trash truck to come and pick up the trash SOME tenants just drop on the ground next to the dumpster instead of putting it IN the dumpster. We also pay for heat, water for the whole complex not for single apt use, gas, regular garbage pick up, sewer and storm drain run off plus handling fees for all that. We have tenants who waste water by letting it run in their apts, dump trash everywhere except in the dumpster and ALL OF US PAY FOR THAT.

[@privateprivate8366]

Ever since new management took over, in our complex, although I got a water/sewer bill, when I renewed my lease, they said to ignore it. But now, they just announced they’d be installing new water meters. I think I know what that means. I’ve been living here for a long time, so my rent is not as high, as for newer tenants, but I’m hoping to get out. It isn’t just all the things you’ve mentioned here, that are likely to come. It is the arrogance of the staff, who like to act like they’re running a prison. No one likes those people. That alone will get some people out of here. Then renting will be management’s problem.

[@lue4724]

Greed takes over! When it does-they will suck you dry. I kind of understand-why so many people are going off the “deep end”! Your “home” is suppose to be your “castle”. Everyone wants & needs somewhere to “lie their head”!When you can’t -it messes w/your psyche! Just look at the homeless problem here in the US-but also look at the crime rate -!...... A Change-HAS to Come!!!!

[@TBT10k500]

These are private owners. If you make it harder with things like rent control then you will only have mega corporations competing which is even worse

[@user-us3xi7se5b]

Corporations already bought up most housing/land. Most private owners now are baby boomers, inherited, or wealthy. Most cities are also struggling with rent due to airbnb along with empty office spaces. BUT let's say these problems don't exist yet. Why not regulate the mega corporations and put a price ceiling instead of rent control? They could price it by location and sq ft and take quality into consideration. Price ceiling would be higher than the equilibrium so renters and landlords know not to charge/pay $8k for a two-bedroom. All they have to do is nudge the market in the right direction. We learned Keynesian economics because prices didn't adjust fast enough during the Great Depression. We're about to make the same mistake. While prices adjust, people and families are out of homes, while communities degenerating. We complain about the homeless population all the time, it's time for the government to step in and set some guides.

[@TBT10k500]

@@user-us3xi7se5b Interesting. If the local government can implement rules regarding it.

[@vgentry83]

Rent control doesn't work

[@bettysmith5678]

Claimed rent on taxes just like landlords. When rent goes up utilities ,gas food ,clothing insurance .leave wages along they staying the same. Who's gaining landlords.

[@jimmyday9536]

Correct. Us small landlords are weary of ever increasing government interference, and I myself recently sold three properties to a rental company, who immediately raised rents big time. Oh well.

[@dianegreen1937]

This is AMERICA now? This is soo sick and evil! How are ppl able to get away with doing such nonsense? Terrible, are these people Americans? I could never be so greedy or callous. I bet they write these same charges off on their taxes! They shouldn't be able to charge such fees! Ppl have to PAY for MOVING OUT! OMG! What a system, disgraceful and a total abomination. 😑

[@georgewagner7787]

It's a cleaning fee. I only own small one family homes. But even if the tenants clean up, it's not to the standard of having to show the place to the next tenant. I do it myself bc I actually enjoy cleaning and fixing things so I don't charge. But there is always extra to be done

[@jeanlenor1858]

We're you as mad when landlords properties were given to tenants to live for free for two years? It's lame people like you that refused to stand up against the eviction moratorium. Yet, you're so quick to condemn your fellow landlords for minor offenses.

[@danmiller2177]

I'm landlord of 12 apartment buildings, I would never do something that stupid to my renters....anyone that does something like that is criminal....That why we have so many rules and regulations because of idiots.....its pay to be fair landlord because in the end its going to come back and bite you....

[@jeffreypepe9265]

I hope that more landlords feel that way ,cuz they're jumping the gun on how valuable the property is going to be, climate change is gonna be a big factor...

[@danmiller2177]

@@jeffreypepe9265 In the long run it pays to be honest because in the end it saves you lots of legal trouble... It only takes one mistake and it could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees....

[@bettysmith5678]

Bless you one in a million.

[@kimberlybenton1286]

You're the kind of landlord that will have long term tenants that take care of your property like it's there own

[@harlem4653]

Most are disgusting

[@user-us3xi7se5b]

Put a price ceiling, follow Keynesian economics, and nudge the market into the right direction. We complain about the homeless population but don't want to fix the root of the problem. This is also ignoring airbnb, empty office spaces, and poor building quality/decisions. I just hope we don't bail them out like the bankers.

[@bngr_bngr]

A price ceiling would just cause more inflation. Landlords would seek under the table payments for apartments.

[@jacobnapkins1155]

@@bngr_bngr then they'll go to jail or be forced to sell which will create more first time buyers you can't break the law.

[@bngr_bngr]

@@jacobnapkins1155 most cities can’t even keep violent criminals in jail. They couldn’t be forced to sell their property. That’s what dictatorships do.

[@user-us3xi7se5b]

@@bngr_bngr Who told you that? Inflation is due to covid stimulus and companies jacking pricing just because they can get away with it and "blame it on inflation." Don't forget that most land/housing is corporate owned. "...price ceilings often carry long-term disadvantages, such as shortages, extra charges, or lower quality products." Those are the accepted disadvantages of price ceilings by economists. Empty office spaces, empty airbnb, and overpriced housing is the perfect scenario to implement price ceilings. Over supplied, but isn't meeting the demand due to price. Landlords seeking under the table payments sounds like we need some laws to protect renters similiar to how we protect business owners and consumers🤔

[@bngr_bngr]

@@user-us3xi7se5b it’s the federal reserve raising interest rates to slowly.

[@steel90912]

I hate greedy landlords & God will get them. Trust me ! 🧛

[@forgottenman8629]

I hate crappy tenants and God will get them! Trust me!

[@bayoubilly5176]

Im sure your fictional deity will fix it all after ignoring genocides the world over... get a grip...

[@georgewagner7787]

True love requires free will. God doesn't stop you from doing wrong. He expects you to look at yourself

[@dianahill5116]

Interesting and informative. Thank you.

[@ceuser3555]

Transparency upfront should be the law of the land. Anything not mentioned should be absorbed by the landlord due to negligence. Too bad, lawmakers are useless.

[@dkcmusic]

Greed.

[@forgottenman8629]

kinda sounds like the silliness that comes from government huh?

[@jimmyday9536]

Landlords are greedy. Imagine making someone actually PAY RENT to live in a nice place. Pure greed, I say.

[@Kami-bP705]

The landlords are making quite a bit of money on renting out their houses so charging extra for what they already pay for rent is ridiculous and uncalled for, and they got judge them for it

[@jacobnapkins1155]

100% the only solution is to fight for real rent controls

[@forgottenman8629]

rent control = higher rent, may feel good at first but rest assured rents will increase as a 'result' of control... @@jacobnapkins1155

[@matthewfeatherston8982]

I am very blessed to have been able to buy my house durning the low mortgage rates, but I clearly remember renting apartments. I remember some of these dumb fees and also remembering these fees going up along with rent... One of the dumbest fee I remember was the "Charge Fee"... Your trying to give me a fee because I'm paying you?!?!? BRO

[@jacobnapkins1155]

The only solution to keep working people housed is to fight for rent control in you're local communities.

[@jacobnapkins1155]

@@Twosplinters you didn't even name the place bud

[@jacobnapkins1155]

@@Twosplinters rents are much higher in Minneapolis even with a higher vacancy rate. Anecdotally quick Google search shows thousands of apartments available if anything this shows rent control should be expanded to Minnienapolos to bring down rents. Is it a rental? You could always sell to an owner who will occupy it, after a couple cuts with the interest rates being the way they are that is.

[@vgentry83]

Rent control doesn't work

[@jacobnapkins1155]

@@vgentry83 well you're wrong, it unequivocally works in many places.

[@vandalegentry7553]

@@jacobnapkins1155 No it doesn't. It harms renters in the long run because builders don't want to invest in those areas with rent control. But I'm not here to argue.

[@johnalexander8121]

Yes this sounds like what the state and city and feds due to landlords they never talk about taxes going up every year insurance goes up every year maybe if stop over charging landlords and if you have rentals give tax breaks for housing people so rent can stay the same its always the landlords never the government stop being rediculous

[@georgewagner7787]

Our local government built roundabouts at 4 way stops. Wonder what that cost

[@MyYami123]

I feel like this is worse than having credit card debts. At least if the transaction on the credit card statement isn't yours, you can report it.

[@harleyrider7321]

Just a few years ago, when home prices, mortgage rates and rents were low, I screamed from the highest mountain for people to buy houses. but "smart" people didn't want to be tied down to a house. Now all those "smart" people are screaming that rents are going through the roof, the price of homes is insane (if you can even find one to buy) and mortgage rates are high. Don't expect it to get better. My advice though is the same: Buy a house that you can afford as soon as your able. When I bought my 1st house a 15 year fixed rate mortgage was 13.75% and there weren't many houses available. My rent was $225 a month. We bought a house for $40K. 20 years later we sold that for $170K and bought our current house for $300K. 20 years later this one is now worth about $650K and it's paid off. My monthly nut now is $600 a month (property taxes) when renting a similar home today would be about $3,500 a month.

[@brokebishboutique79]

Smh this is insanity

[@mandyhargrove553]

Im going through the same thang i had knee surgury and i loss my job for sux month i told them i was gonna had surgrey and im brhind and now they trying to envinted me

[@donnasue3538]

State where I live they charge on top of rent for pest control, waste water,trash pickup which the city picks up and I believe using the water. Plus for cable for each apartment,was free for a few years. But all is good alot of apartment complex do this. And some apartments for rent so high it's not even funny I drove by one and I think it was like 2,000 a month I bet their parents are paid for it, or you going to have a roommate to help. Some people these days have to work two jobs just to make ends meet.

[@Regina-pg3ev]

We rented here 3 yrs ago. Place has sold 2 times already. Rent went up 400$. Now have new tenant fees an were not new,! They charge us rental ins without asking. Now we told be eviction letter today cause we are late. We can't help it! We're poor an jus try keep roof. Does anyone care anymore?

[@bettysmith5678]

Start taking them to court.

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

Insane.

[@txbre8758]

The fees for me are like $200 ☹️

[@stephaniestgermain7592]

Greed. Plain and simple

[@forgottenman8629]

greed is what Mr. Biden engages in daily with 'his' sky-high inflation and fuel costs...

[@EcoHass]

Greedy landlords will be the end of us. We need regulations.

[@forgottenman8629]

indeed we do, crappy tenants must be prosecuted in 'criminal' court...

[@georgewagner7787]

Greedy government will be the destruction of all of us

[@harlem4653]

Greed....absolutely disgusting

[@temptwostrong]

I know I pay 10 for trash, then two different charges for water black & how much water we use. Then we pay 15 for each cat after we already paid 300.00 pet deposit non refundable. Then we have to clean it up when we move out but then pay a clean out fee. They are always adding crap

[@holly3359]

Oh heck no on the cleaning fee. I was reviewing a lease with some broker and it stated house has to be cleaned throughly plus $225 cleaning fee. I walked right out and refused to sign. Absolutely not

[@georgewagner7787]

But you should work in property management for a while and watch how some of the apartments are left

[@georgewagner7787]

The new tenant coming in isn't going to accept how the old tenant left it without a deep cleaning

[@holly3359]

@@georgewagner7787 But the reliable tenant shouldn't be paying for that bc other tenants are bad. Aka not charging nonrefundable fees bc the prior tenant left it a mess.

[@bettysmith5678]

I want all my deposit back. This has gotten out of hand especially for one that is taking care of their apartment in good condition. This has gotten out of control. Rent goes up.

[@Trinh-o8y]

Landlords also charge account maintenance fees for utilities? Greedy.

[@georgewagner7787]

The last 10 years? Don't they mean the last 3? The government created a much larger problem with the moratorium. Some small landlords lost their shirts

[@jimmyday9536]

The saddest part is, there is simply no unbiased proof that the eviction moratorium reduced the spread of COVID.

[@mattsmith7091]

Slumlords

[@kristensmith705]

I had a landlord try to charge me 100$ a month more rent due to being on sec 8 then those not on sec 8 .Are frickin judging me how u gonna estort money from somebody on a fixed income ! ? Needless to say I reported him to the fair housing office ! HE also 2as trying to charge me for my service dogs 2 are task trained in as in training .

[@raynitaylor1912]

What's keeping the landlord from getting people in and charging fees by saying "new fee" notices?

[@privateprivate8366]

The rule FOR ANYTHING out there, however, is that, whether it’s work or homeownership, if you don’t own and are not the boss - you are the loser. Always been so and getting worse now. When you live in someone else’s property or work on a job, it was NEVER designed for you to win, no matter how much you thought it was an “exciting job opportunity” or “nice place to live”. The purpose and design of business is to make money, by taking advantage of others. Ugly, but true, even on the smallest level. The point of being in business, increasingly, is to have minimum to zero overhead and to have customers (including tenants), living off ether. The purpose of creating policies and laws is to make you comply with predation - quietly and respectfully. I don’t like it and I’m glad I’m not young. Because I have fewer years ahead of me, to have to contend with what’s going on. You’ve been in a wrestling match since you were born. They just don’t want you to be aware of that.

[@greensandbeansgaming1358]

Must be in areas where they have rental caps. All the lost money through COVID moritorium all goes into cost of production, maybe talk to the insurance companies to help understand. If insurance companies pay out after a big hurricane makes premiums go up. Yep should be upfront I agree not hidden and it's for the landlord's best interest because he is looking for someone that can afford the rent and not have a problem.

[@greensandbeansgaming1358]

Furthermore, what can the landlord be able to buy with the profits they make from rent?? Its becoming more and more like play monopoly money.

[@patrickcunniff5936]

I feel sorry for most Americans. Will you get evicted or shot today?

[@holly3359]

I've been renting my current home for 4 years to avoid all the fees to move. Renewing the lease was a cheap (free) alternative to avoid applying (paying) for a new place. Now my landlord charges me a $145 renewal fee to update the date on the lease for the following year of renewal 🙄 Talk about ridiculous admin fees! Oh yeah, and now they want me to pay a convenience fee for using their online transfer to pay my rent, so now I use my bill pay to mail a check (free for me) which arrives whenever the post office feels like it 😂 My version of malicious compliance.

[@Irraticdriving]

Need a rent protected law wherr certain rent rise than not exceeded

[@AliciaMaldonado-l8l]

That is crazy they should take care of all that they are all getting money hungry we are not rich they need to lower the rent some landlords don't fix anything we are going to have a lot of homeless people even grandma and grandpa and your own child and grand children have a heart on all this people we live on social security.

[@GregLakatosChradm]

Quit messing with these people and raise their taxes to 90% This vulture capitalism needs to end if not there is going to be heII to pay.

[@georgewagner7787]

And what is the government going to do with all our money? They're not giving most of it to you, that's for sure. They will keep it

[@aldelmastro2895]

Rent control is doing this!!!!

[@kimberlybenton1286]

I have lived in Florida 30 plus years I sold all my belongings and loaded up a small U-Haul my daughter bought property so I'm having a tiny house full solar built I'm only 59 yrs old and semi retired I've been a school teacher over 25 years and I just can't do it anymore thank God for my daughter or I don't know what I would do my rent went from $1100 for one bedroom too $1900 and if anyone knows what a teachers salary is after taxes and medical insurance its not enough it's so sad the rich get richer....

[@georgewagner7787]

The rich get richer bc they didn't choose to work at a nonprofit. I'm in the same boat, no pension, but it was my choice. We should all have put 200 a month in mutual funds from age 22. I watched my parents and 10 years ago put down money on 2 small rental properties upstate. This December both will be paid off and I will take social security at 62 bc im not well. But i will have an extra thousand to live on bc of the properties. Martin Luther said teaching is tiring and should only be for 10 years

[@KtOnosha]

They need a Law to stop at $500. They want you to pay for their house car boat etc.. just sad totally don't care about the people.

[@susanrobertson2922]

$500 for ALL apartments? Talk about unfair. My expenses for each apartment are close to $300. I wish the media was willing to report on the crazy increases landlords have had just since Covid. Mine have been up to 300%. How is this any different from being angry with grocery stores, selling food at the crazy prices they are now? It doesn’t. They have to pay hyper inflated prices now. Landlords have had the same issues with inflation. And grocery stores weren’t forced to give people free food for years like many landlords were. This is a government issue ti deal with. Inflation hit us all. If tenants justify getting assistance for food, amenities, and healthcare, then why shouldn’t the corrupt and greedy government give housing assistance to all who need it, and not put this burden on landlords? Especially the ones who worked their tales off to buy, restore with blood, sweat and tears, in many of the average landlords, fixer uppers, so to supplement our measly SS checks in retirement. Just something to think about.

[@trainwreck2100]

😢 Oh no the landlords didn't get paid during covid 😢 hey remember when tenants don't get paid and the landlords bail them out? You don't?

[@tikibaby888]

They were getting so much money by non profit organizations they were evicting tenants at the highest rates to get tht money

[@DANYY2012]

Okay so support and talk about the need for rent decreasing and its excessively increased and wages arent increased #rent #news

[@dragonf1092]

Write in Richard l Kemp Tennessee for president 2024 and these landlords will be reigned in. Landlords shouldn't be allowed to charge no more than one hundred dollars per bedroom no more,no fees, they should not be allowed to charge pet rent, deposits, or fees the pet doesn't belong to the landlord it's not their property.

[@georgewagner7787]

The pet is not their property but the property is their property! I wanted to buy a two-family to retire in and live in one side and rent out the other. The one I had been looking at online needed so many repairs I couldn't Buy it. And the biggest one was the dog had eaten the front door and then the bedroom door after they shut it in there and peed all over the floor. You could tell from the smell that there had been a dog. The previous owner ripped out the whole floor and the smell was in the subfloor. He tried to dig it out somehow. I didn't have a contractor yet and I didn't think I could deal with it. So I had to buy a smaller place and I'll have to deal with that

[@dragonf1092]

@@georgewagner7787 still the pet is not the landlords property therefore they should have no say over it.

[@dragonf1092]

@@georgewagner7787 what's next are we going to let parasites calling themselves landlords charge a fee per pair of pants,per shirt,per pair of shoes a tenant/investor has. Some people when they are evicted and thrown in the streets by the terrorist parasites have to leave everything they own because they have no way to move it. NO landlords shouldn't have no say whether a tenant/investor should have a pet or not or be able to extort them for their pet. The tenants investment huge amounts of money into landlords property called rent the landlord can take that free money they received and put it into the property.

[@jimmyday9536]

Junk fees? LOL. Just look at your Verizon bill. Just look at your property tax bill. These landlords are just doing what everyone else is doing.

[@tracyguiang3333]

My Apt added liability weaver I already have my own policy

[@carriemaeweather5572]

Min wage is $15.15 per hour part time and full time. How tenants going pay all the fees. Landlords is over charging tenants. It's wrong no one will not help tenants They are victims of scam by wrong doers Landlords.

[@forgottenman8629]

second job no different than anyone else who needs more money to live...

[@Irraticdriving]

Very cruel

[@back2the80s]

Greed greed greed

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

THIS IS WHAT NO REGULATIONS END UP DOING. DEMAND SOME REGULATIONS FOR CHRIS SAKES!

[@bettysmith5678]

Just greed

[@InsiderBoy]

Just stop paying rent. That'll show those greedy landlords!

[@vgentry83]

Yeah that's great advice...make people homeless!

[@InsiderBoy]

​@@vgentry83 Nah, the eviction process will take months and in that time, you should be able to save up enough money to go and buy a house. Lol.

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

That's right! You can shake you fist at them from your tent in the alley.

[@Irraticdriving]

Why are people studying? For interest, salary, house, maybe a family. Children, higher pay but not guaranteed,, What are they going to do when people bs?ack out of professional course's as nothing in it for them ie medical, technical etc Shortgage than of medics, engineers etc The workd will turn into an unsafe lower standard ghetto

[@KtOnosha]

Totally GREED GREED GREED IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE

[@bobbiejackson732]

I want a pet but can't afford it . greed

[@georgewagner7787]

If you can't afford the pet fees for an apartment, you can't afford a pet. Pets are expensive. It's not just the food and the litter. If they get sick, you have to be able to take them to the vet. Very expensive nowadays

[@ceuser3555]

Capitalism for you America!

[@Toruk.Makto.Dracarys]

If you think Rents are bad now, just wait til more than 7 Million from Democrats Wide Open Border start looking for Apts & Houses. As we say in Brooklyn, Fuhgeddaboudit!

[@georgewagner7787]

They started smuggling them up to Rockland county. 30 to a house.

[@NWNKNP]

I haven’t paid my landlord for about 18 months! Thank God the courts are behind on evictions! I have the money to pay but I’m going to stay here for free until the end!

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

When that civil eviction does go through, it will enter public record and be easily searchable by any leasing agent running a check. If you are sitting on enough cash to buy a home, you have no worries. If you are not, renting anything in your name for the next few years will be almost impossible. As a landlord, I would never rent to anyone, or let any adult live in my properties that had an eviction in the last 7 years. Do you think I'd want to be stiffed for 18 months?

[@forgottenman8629]

and you're a good example as to why when a tenant does not pay or does X$ amount of deliberate damage it now is the province of 'criminal' court meaning they go to jail, and when they get out they can look forward to begin paying for damages. Landlords too can organize...

[@NWNKNP]

@@forgottenman8629 It’s not criminal, I know my rights. I have more rights to this property than the landlord! I’m play to win! Plus I’ve saved enough money to pay cash for a single wide trailer!

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

@@NWNKNP So then, go buy that tailer. Make room for a hard working family that will be happy to pay. Just know that your current landlord will most likely be coming after you in court for back rent, and easily win. Be ready.

[@georgewagner7787]

Just because the government says something is okay doesn't make it right. You said you know your "rights" but you're doing wrong. It's immoral. Don't you know there is a higher authority than our foolish government?

[@bobby-ov9qn]

Bidenomics.

[@eattherich9215]

Capitalism, but this abuse is happening in red states as well.

[@GotoHere]

Landlords have a right to a small percentage of profit? Really, I thought we have a capitalist system and the landlords are allowed to make as much money as they want. I didn’t know our government has socialized housing. Does the government cover losses for landlords when tenants don’t pay? Does the government pay for new roofs, insurance, painting, new windows, fix the plumbing, fix the heating, replace AC units?

[@BZB33]

Sounds tough. Maybe you should look for a new job.

[@josephcote8634]

If you're not smart enough to be a good landlord without pricing out more than half the population, then don't buy property.

[@lue4724]

Just look at the homeless population - in most cities! It is pathetic & this is supposed to be the 'greatest country in the world." It's too ironic- that most landlords don't want to take Sec. 8 & other Gov't Housing vouchers--- but sure went after that PPP(?) $$$ ( which is Gov't $$$) & they got a lot of them for fraud!!!!😮

[@georgewagner7787]

Actually our local government has a program to help you pay for a roof for rental properties. But I looked at the rules and regulations and it was too cumbersome. The tenants also have to give in all their financials. Pretty invasive

[@lue4724]

@@georgewagner7787 It is worth noting that the "Fair Housing Act" - was passed in 1968. There was still segregation- Blacks still couldn't rent or buy houses( only those that were old & over priced) I just saw where it took until 1988- to make the Fed. Gov't -force people to comply!.....That's when they headed to the 'burbs! Nothing has changed- & that's why you see so many magas - because they see where some Blacks can afford to live in the 'burbs too. But their redlining & segregation is still here- just under a different name & title!!!!

[@Chad_Max]

Just remember, don't complain if you voted for this...

[@lolitaalmostgrown]

We don’t vote for landlords, 🙄

[@dwj9099]

That's what happens when tenants stopped paying rent during the pandemic. Was that fair to the landlords? NO.

[@holly3359]

I agree but also disagree. Landlords need to be paid, sure, but it's not fair to drive up rent on the paying tenants while the others live free.

[@forgottenman8629]

since renatal hosing income has been the 'working mans' form of retirement income why in god's name were paying taxes still were being mandated -- particularly to PERS recipients...

[@bettysmith5678]

Yes the government helped them out and they know it bet your bottom dollars they will find a way.

[@georgewagner7787]

You're right. It wasn't fair. But the government did it anyway. The landlord has to cover his costs. What is he supposed to do?

[@StalinTheMan0fSteel]

The cost of rent has soared... "I did that!" -Joe Biden

[@myohmy0]

Capitalism gone wild. Republikkans are loving it.

[@KtOnosha]

They need a Law to stop at $500. They want you to pay for their house car boat etc.. just sad totally don't care about the people.

[@KtOnosha]

They need a Law to stop at $500. They want you to pay for their house car boat etc.. just sad totally don't care about the people.

[@forgottenman8629]

like so many others rental income has been and is the 'working man's' form of retirement; we do not have fat PERS income coming into a bank account like so much manna from heaven rest, assured no mom-and-pop landlord is getting rich simply trying to pay bills like anyone else that resulted from an investment made years before and 'must' continue to work that renal property even when we're 70 or 80 years of age, PERS recipients are 'greedy' ones when it comes to retirement income...