The landlord and tenant relationship is viewed by many people as inherently adversarial.
What is good for the landlord is bad for the tenant and vice versa.
I believe this thinking generally is wrong, and it surely leads at times to unnecessary tension and conflict. Most landlords operate in a very competitive environment where they need to make their offerings as appealing as possible to prospective tenants. Tenants need good, affordable housing. These interests need not collide.
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