Security deposits should be held by the municipality. Should the landlord wish to claim it, they can prove their case in court.

Fuck the status quo forever. Unforgivable.

  • KISSmyOSFeddit@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    In the US, landlords can basically do whatever they want, and the legal system is designed to keep peasants out.
    It’s called Feudalism Freedom.

    • wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      11 months ago

      There are laws and rules, but nearly no one has the time/money/energy to go after getting them enforced since it all ends up costing more money to pursue.