[postalrat]

They are collecting rent as taxes and if you don't pay the rent they kick you out. I'd say they own it.

The homeowner just owns the liabilities.

[geocon]

Do you think the government owns you too, since they take a portion of the proceeds of your work and will put you in jail if you don't pay it?

[itsyaboi]

Good point. At the end of the day, men with guns will come and put you in a cage if you disobey. Drafts are pretty nightmarish too, if you think about it.

[postalrat]

Nope