S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
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#2Definitely a nasty tax. Another example of why you should not locate your home or business in SF - the voters love to tax anything no matter what the harmful effects are.
Re: S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
#3Definitely a nasty tax. Another example of why you should not locate your home or business in SF - the voters love to tax anything no matter what the harmful effects are.
It’s sad because it’s true — politics and governing here seems far more insane than anywhere else I’ve lived in terms of a focus on bananas laws/taxes/regulations instead of just getting the core job done.
It’s a great place in a lot of ways, that could be great in a lot more.
(No particular opinion on this tax as I intend to leave regardless).
Re: S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
#4What a great idea! There should absolutely be a tax on hoarding more than you need or can put to use.
Re: S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
#5"“The government cannot compel a property owner to rent his or her property to third parties without violating” the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution, the lawsuit said."
A vacancy tax no more compels someone to rent their property than an income tax compels me to be unemployed. Feels like the kind of lazy argument you'd lob up just to give your fellow rich people an opportunity to bail you out in a hyper undemocratic way.
Re: S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
#6Definitely a nasty tax. Another example of why you should not locate your home or business in SF - the voters love to tax anything no matter what the harmful effects are.
It’s sad because it’s true — politics and governing here seems far more insane than anywhere else I’ve lived in terms of a focus on bananas laws/taxes/regulations instead of just getting the core job done. It’s a great place in a lot of ways, that could be great in a lot more. (No particular opinion on this tax as I intend to leave regardless).
Seems?
Maybe because right wing media has constantly stated this opinion over years you think it's just a fact.
Re: S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
#7Definitely a nasty tax. Another example of why you should not locate your home or business in SF - the voters love to tax anything no matter what the harmful effects are.
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Re: S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
#8"“The government cannot compel a property owner to rent his or her property to third parties without violating” the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution, the lawsuit said." A vacancy tax no more compels someone to rent their property than an income tax compels me to be unemployed. Feels like the kind of lazy argument you'd lob up just to give your fellow rich people an opportunity to bail you out in a hyper undemo…
Are there any limiting principles to your perspective? Do you feel it would be acceptable for your municipality to tax your disuse of expensive guitars, riding mowers, boats, or graphics cards you don't actually employ to their satisfaction?
Re: S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
#9Definitely a nasty tax. Another example of why you should not locate your home or business in SF - the voters love to tax anything no matter what the harmful effects are.
This wouldn't affect those who live in their homes, or even those who have a property with less than three units.
Re: S.F. landlords, property owners sue to block voter-approved vacancy tax
#10"“The government cannot compel a property owner to rent his or her property to third parties without violating” the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution, the lawsuit said." A vacancy tax no more compels someone to rent their property than an income tax compels me to be unemployed. Feels like the kind of lazy argument you'd lob up just to give your fellow rich people an opportunity to bail you out in a hyper undemo…
Are there any limiting principles to your perspective? Do you feel it would be acceptable for your municipality to tax your disuse of expensive guitars, riding mowers, boats, or graphics cards you don't actually employ to their satisfaction?
Taxing externalities differently than other things is common. Taking up land is not the same as owning other things.