Regulations Rising—Landlords Wonder: Why Bother Owning?
By Don DeBat There is a sweeping regulatory movement underway, pushed by Mayor Brandon Johnson—an avowed Democratic Socialist—to take private property rights away from landlords, and give excessive protection to renters. An estimated 54% of Chicago’s residents—some 600,000 people-are apartment renters, according to the City of Chicago, so Mayor Johnson, who is up for reelection next spring against at least a half-dozen opponents, obviously needs votes. Chicago currently has
Don DeBat
Aug 3
