InferiousX t1_itqsbj7 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 4:55 PM

Reply to comment by BlackPrincessPeach_ in Software biz accused of colluding with 'cartel' of landlords by marketrent

I wouldn't even use the phrase "landlords" as much as it's more like these big conglomerate companies that buy up swaths of housing.

But I'm with you. This is a big problem and a big reason some people are having to chose between getting groceries and getting gas that week. Everyone needs a place to live and these fuckers have found a way to leverage that need into more profits.

I'm not sure what the answer is here but these companies need some regulation.

menemenetekelufarsin t1_itrh17h wrote on October 25, 2022 at 7:33 PM

Seems to me like you know what the answer is - regulation.

InferiousX t1_itrhs3k wrote on October 25, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Yea but it's gotta be intelligent regulation and I don't know what that looks like in this instance.

menemenetekelufarsin t1_itrhzdz wrote on October 25, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Well, when the US government stops using consultants from Bain and McKinsey to help them with research, you will find out. I wouldn't hold my breath though.