The primary argument for disincentivizing landlords from allowing units to remain vacant is that it directly impacts the city's VIBRANCY.
The community is damaged by prioritizing the current rights of property owners.
https://www.kqed.org/news/12030792/san-francisco-considers-pausing-empty-homes-tax
The community is damaged by prioritizing the current rights of property owners.
https://www.kqed.org/news/12030792/san-francisco-considers-pausing-empty-homes-tax
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We should also consider the moral aspects of allowing "shelter" to be governed by a capitalistic model.
I'm a strong supporter of capitalism itself. But, a balanced approach needs to be developed such that communities are protected.