Re:If You Can’t Afford the Rent, It’s My Problem, Too
by zjaffee on Wednesday March 27, 2019 @04:58PM
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This isn't about choosing where to live, and as a matter of fact Zurich does have very strong tenant protections and rent controls. This is about if you've lived somewhere 20 years, and the neighborhood changes, where you were a part of improving the conditions of the neighborhood, you should have the right to remain in your home at a price you can afford.
We as a society should incentivize people improving their neighborhoods, as right now we're doing the exact opposite in areas with large numbers of renters.
If that is the case, wouldn't we all just choose Aspen (or La Jolla or Zurich, depending on tastes) ?
It's not obvious to me how recognizing an inherent right to live in any place would be operable ...