It's different because you have representation. Landlords are subject to the laws of the land, so you actually have your government representative making laws

It's different because you have representation. Landlords are subject to the laws of the land, so you actually have your government representative making laws about what your landlord has to do and how much they can charge you for it. You're also your own representative with your landlord. If you have a problem with your situation, you can talk to your landlord and try to work it out. That's the thing that representatives are supposed to do with the government. It doesn't guarantee results, but you have representation. It's also different from taxation without representation because it's much easier to opt out of a bad landlord than it is to opt out of a bad government.