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In Germany about half the population is renting. That in itself doesn't mean they're not fostering a community. The difference of course is, that in Germany t
by guenthert 6y ago
In Germany about half the population is renting. That in itself doesn't mean they're not fostering a community. The difference of course is, that in Germany there are very stringent renter protections, so tenants do usually plan to stay for long times (a good share for a lifetime).
- throwaway1777 6y agoWe have similar pro-tenant protections in the Bay Area to Germany.
- bedhesd 6y agoThe German housing laws are protective with rent spikes.
- throwaway1777 6y agoCalifornia now has statewide rent control. San Francisco has had it for years.
- nickv 6y agoNo way. Berlin passed a FIVE YEAR RENT FREEZE in January. Our protections aren't on the same planets as Germany's. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/31/world/europe/berlin-gentrification-rent.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/31/world/europe/berlin-gentr...
- ericmcer 6y agoGenerally it isn’t a huge leap to assume that a resident will stay longer in a home they bought vs one they rent...