• wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Sure, but in that case their interests would be a human right. It’s a conflict of interests because they are for profit owners; not just owners.

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        1 year ago

        That’s an obfuscation of the point. The conflict of interest is that they directly make money from their property - landlords rigging prices and buying all the property are the problem, and they’re also the ones making laws to regulate themselves.

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            The Newfoundland market has exploded since 2020. Sale and rental prices have increased. Rental demand is outpacing supply.

            So yes, profit can be made in Newfoundland where, according to a CBC anecdote, a landlord in Paradise, NL recieved and impassioned please from a family of 8 to rent a 2 bedroom appartement and was offered over rent in cash sight unseen to secure a rental. (22 June 2022).

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                1 year ago

                All snark aside. Do you really believe that every human is motivated by capital profit?

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                    1 year ago

                    We do things for other people because they do give something back in return

                    This is not how I make decisions. That is why I asked the question. The rest of your comment is predicated on that statement and as such, is not worth much to me.

                    Thanks for the reply, though. I appreciate the effort. I simply disagree and can’t imagine a middle-ground that could be reached by continuing the conversation.