"We have seen corporate landlords—who own a larger share of the rental market than ever before—use inflation as an excuse to hike rents and reap excess profits beyond what should be considered fair and reasonable."
  • Morcyphr@lemmy.one
    18·
    1 year ago

    the government wouldn’t be trying to turn a profit

    lol.

    But is still building equity for a private individual.

    With risk attached, yes.

    I think housing (at least primary housing) shouldn’t be a for-profit industry

    Agreed. Nor should food, water, electricity, health services, etc. but here we are.