There are also lots of legally binding agreements that require that I pay more than $1500 per month in rent. The law can be used to enforce these agreements. Ev

There are also lots of legally binding agreements that require that I pay more than $1500 per month in rent. The law can be used to enforce these agreements. Even still, the claim that "This is about laws which force [tenants to pay a minimum rent if they want to live in a particular location]" would be silly. I think the metaphor holds and GGPs claim is equally silly.