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Originally Posted by tabs
. THEIR REFRAIN WAS THAT THE COST OF LIVING WAS GOING UP BUT THE WAGES WERE NOT GOING UP.
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Cost of Living:
As a landlord, almost half my gross income goes straight into the city coffers.
(gross.The house is a hundred years old and needs tons of work. I do my best.)
I don't have kids in school.
I don't drive much, and roads here are straight out of a war zone despite being paved a year ago.
I don't use much infrastructure at all.
The city finally mowed the flea infested dog park a few days ago for the first time this year but I still have to pay extra dog and park registration.
This is happening even while city planning allows high rises and everything else to destroy my small family rental business.
Then they won't give me a certificate of occupancy for half a year because the wood porch banisters (which are not even required per exact city code spec mind you I did homework) has shrunk and now spec at a 4
AND 2/16 inch illegal gap. Gasp.
Inspectors don't return calls and don't have notes. Infinite loop.
Even the head of the department cant fix it after so many emails and letters.
My city is actively trying to destroy affordable housing such as my place.