> Why should I feel bad when the risk comes to fruition? Why should anyone?
The landlord didn't assume the risk that they couldn't remove the resident AND the resident wouldn't have to pay.
This was effectively the state seizing property, forcing the landlord to maintain the property and providing it to someone else.
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?
The landlord didn't assume the risk that they couldn't remove the resident AND the resident wouldn't have to pay.
This was effectively the state seizing property, forcing the landlord to maintain the property and providing it to someone else.
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?
This is a common scenario.