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How Renting could be different



Dishwashers could be small / portable

Homes could be tested for radon, mold, lead, toxic metals / dust, etc.

Modern furniture could be rented online

Investors / corporations / foreign buyers could drive up home prices / rent

Christmas trees could be rented

The "hell or high water clause" could be changed to help small businesses

Zoning rules and land-use regulations could be improved for more affordable housing

Institutional investors could be regulated in the housing market

Background checks could prevent housing for formerly incarcerated people

Renters could build equity or buy their buildings

Cities/towns could develop a city rent escrow account program, grade rental properties, create a tenants union, have training on healthy housing, and reward good landlords

A landlord watchlist website could improve housing conditions