Some of the biggest villains to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic were landlords. During the lockdowns, there was a moratorium on kicking people out for not paying their rent. Unelected CDC Director Rochelle Walensky signed a 60-day eviction moratorium where landlords faced <a href="https://twitchy.com/brettt/2021/08/03/new-eviction-moratorium-carries-penalties-up-to-250000-and-one-year-in-jail-for-landlords-who-break-the-law-n2024603" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a potential $100,000 fine</a> and one year in jail for "breaking the law," or, if the eviction resulted in death, a fine of $250,000.

And then there are those like Nina Turner, who just posted again last week:

And then there are squatters who are being granted more rights than the property owners. It's not a glamorous life being a landlord. But some apparently think landlords just sit in their mansions and collect rent because they're mean people. Check out this hot take:

Let's start by abolishing property taxes.

That sounds like extortion and capitalism … not a good look for a Marxist anti-imperialist.

 {ai:summary}<p>Landlords have faced criticism during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly due to eviction moratoriums that limited their ability to remove tenants who didn't pay rent. Some argue that this has led to a perception of landlords as greedy, while others defend them as essential contributors to the housing market.</p><p>Debate continues over the role of landlords, with some labeling them as exploitative and others emphasizing their responsibilities, such as maintaining properties and paying taxes. The discussion highlights differing views on housing rights and the economics of rental markets. #society</p>

Hot Take: Landlords Hoard a Basic Need and Profit From Extortion

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