It's the first time the city has removed a landlord in seven years.
    • vimmiewimmie@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

      So, then, what would they have meant by saying rent control probably plays a part in this situation?

      Not that you are that person, of course. They just haven’t responded yet.

      • Randomocity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        4·
        1 month ago

        Another unrelated person here. I’d guess they were saying that rent control makes it less feasible to have a livable location. Or that the landlord was intentionally trying to drive them out so they could raise the rent on me tenants.

        • radiohead37English
          2·
          1 month ago

          That’s correct. In New York there is no incentive for the landlord to maintain the buildings when they can make more money when the tenant vacates.