Shouldn’t be a issue since landlords never lie to keep deposits right?

  • alkbch@lemmy.ml
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    1 day ago

    What we are trying to avoid here is a conflict of interest where the third party would side with whoever pays them most of the time.

    • groet@feddit.org
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      8 hours ago

      Or just make some laws about impartiality, and use fines and loss of licence as punishment. Lastly, allow renters to choose the inspector.

      Unfortunately in many places houses are rare and landlords can choose from a wide range of interested renters. They can always choose the renter that is willing to pay for the inspection completely and choose the inspection company favoured by the landlord.

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        6 hours ago

        If you’re going to ask the government to step in, I would suggest to make building more housing easier.