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…
New York Sued for Burdensome Regulations
Article from Reason by Christian Britschgi. New York’s new rental regulations are an unconstitutional violation of landlords’ due process and property rights, argues a new lawsuit filed this week in…
