Government Eviction Bans Means Mom and Pop Landlords are Going Broke
One of the more controversial actions federal and state governments took during the height of the coronavirus pandemic was issuing eviction moratoria. The intent was to avoid a spike in…
Ilhan Omar’s New Bill Wants Feds to Seize Rental Properties From Landlords
Article from Reason by Christian Britschgi. The movement to cancel rent during the COVID-19 pandemic is going national. On Friday, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D–Minn.) introduced the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act,…
Seattle Bans Landlords From Conducting Background Checks
Article from Reason by Christian Britschgi. Good intentions often lead to bad policy. Consider a new Seattle law that bars landlords from screening prospective tenants for any criminal history. Passed…
