Thats how slumlords come to exist... landlords that nobody wants to do business with, but some people (usually poorer people) are forced to by necessity. Basic

Thats how slumlords come to exist... landlords that nobody wants to do business with, but some people (usually poorer people) are forced to by necessity. Basic housing isn't a luxury good - when you need a place to live, you need a place to live, and you're limited in your ability to wait until a unit with a better landlord comes available.