[tjr225]

> The landlord didn't assume the risk that they couldn't remove the resident AND the resident wouldn't have to pay.

That’s not how risk works.

> You also probably don't know who most landlords are, but in way of example, say I rent out a room. Should I be subjected to someone living in my house, then lose my house because they aren't paying and I cannot afford to not rent out that room?

My parents are landlords, god bless their souls. But they know what they got into. I chose to distance myself from their business because I find it morally revolting.

Also; don’t gamble your house away if you can’t afford to lose! That is how this works!

PS: my parents are making fucking bank as landlords right now! Don’t feel bad for any of them! They literally just made an offer on a third lake house.

[jliptzin]

It is how risk works. You assume any and all risks when you buy the home, including the ones you don’t know about.