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in #life7 years ago

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City of Seattle is essentially attempting to do away with criminal background screening for rental applicants.

How do you feel about the potential of apartment neighbors having a recent and potentially serious criminal record and obtaining housing right next door to you, your family or maybe your elderly parents?

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As an asset holder, how do you feel about being forced to rent to households that may bring a potentially expensive and negative element to your investment?

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Do you have thoughts or suggestions regarding protecting people’s rights without infringing on the rights of others?

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That is interesting, but if it were up to me, I would deregulate the whole rental industry in the case where two adults make a decision to rent a space, I am not sure why anyone else needs to be involved.

It's unfortunate that the additional government involvement was likely necessary not too long ago in our history. In my opinion, sometimes a movement based on a good or needed cause, takes an ugly turn and the very thing that is meant to improve a situation, becomes distorted and hinders the natural process. The social consequence of business decisions is inevitable. However, this legislation will fine landlords between $11,000 and $55,000 for any instance deemed as an unlawful rental practice.

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