The Assembly chamber. Traditionally controlled by Democrats, the lower house has often passed pro-tenant legislation that died in the Senate. Now that Democrats run both houses, tenant groups are putting pressure n to achieve deep changes.
‘For the sake of advancing political agendas, ‘no rent’ sounds much better than rental relief or rental subsidies. However, at some point, simple logic must prevail.’
‘We clearly understand their plight, but landlords should not be asked to shoulder the burden of income-challenged tenants. That’s government’s job.’
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