It probably wasn't your intent, but you sound like you are claiming moral high ground over other landlords.

It is in the use of tools that morals are found. 

@Chris Mason I'm all for financial education in HS but at the same time I think we parents need to accept responsibility for educating our kids in the most important realms: spiritually, morally, relationally and financially.  

I already know I'm a loser and a failure in life, and I don't have children that I have a moral obligation to provide for as best I can. 

I don't see grocery stores giving their food away for free but the bleeding hearts think landlords have a moral obligation to do so.

A large majority of us all have similar moral beliefs, just different approaches to achieve it.Where I think this councilwoman was going, and unfortunately, failed to achieve her initial desires, is to avoid putting at-risk families on the street with no recourse.

Just in case you didn't know - that's not my target demographic.This isn't a moral issue for me (although a few of you are trying to make it that) - it's a lease enforcement and liability issue. 

Great to see @Jim K. holding the moral high ground here...

Moral of the story - develop skill and add real value to people and you don't have to live in fear of your words and actions. 

The moral of this story is that REI do not get rich with cash flow, but use equity wisely to increase their cash flow.