“It’s the market” is another way of saying “because I can”.
They don’t have to raise the rent to match the market, the market is simply a signal to them that if they lost you by raising the rent, they could potentially replace you for the same or higher rent.
They could ignore that and leave your rent alone. They don’t. It’s a choice.
No one is forcing you to raise your prices you cunt.
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“Everyone elses profits” means other landlords and property owners, not people who plan on living in their home.
Why does being a landlord need to be profitable? Why does being privlaged enough to own a human right come with the right to free money?
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I use these memes to gradually radicalize my friends and family 👍
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That’s not really true, per Smithian capitalism but Smith also called landlords parasites so
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This.
I wish something could be done about this.
If only a hero could rise up…
I mean, every year my rent increases and my pay doesn’t (not every year). So every year I have less to spend each month.
The thing that pisses me off is that I’m not Asking to be able to afford a house. I already gave up on that a long time ago. I’m only asking to be able to stay at a place that I’ve been living in for 10 years. And by the way, moving is also super expensive. On top of that, let’s say I did move to a place where the rent is cheaper initially, the rent is gonna be increasing every year there too.
I’m just trying to live a stable, modest life without having a panic attack every time I see her, no tape to my door (which usually signifies a rent increase notification).
I really wish something could be done about this.
I’m fully with you. I just want to have a roof over my head, have some time for hobbies, and be able to afford cheese at the supermarket. Alas, apparently we’re asking for too much! How very selfish of us.
I would also like to add that I earn above a minimum wage. It’s by no means a stellar income, but it’s decent. On top of that, live with my mom, so we split the rent! And somehow I’m here stressing over whether I’ll be able to afford my place of residence a few years from now. This is not okay. I really want there to be some change, but I don’t know what can be done.
100%
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- This was a silly joke
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- Imo providing high density housing is less evil than leaching off people to fund your retirement, building for building.
Wait? There’s NZ memes /community here?
Also peak meme!
So odd seeing ‘the human thumb’ here. NZ is an embarrassment and this twat is NOT helping
Sorry, I’m new here. Apparently I haven’t enabled my notifications.
But yes it is embarrassing, for him and for us
I was about to say, that landlord looks super familiar
Some townships and counties have strict regulations and housing authorities which make coops and communal housing difficult, rarely intentionally but often as a result of requiring liability and responsibility for repairs and outcomes.
That said, there is a big push in a lot of cities such as Denver which is allowing more options.
One thing to be wary about is that depending on the structure of the commune/cooperative it might be indistinguishable from an HOA or a Condo.
Build more housing.
Most cities are regulated to prevent more housing being built. You should definitely read on the works of Strong Towns, and similar groups, and how you can help change the landscape of your city
Their website is great and has a ton of details https://www.strongtowns.org/
