All things being equal, I would prefer the property management company near my rentals.

You all have made it more than obvious that you feel there should be no compensation, however this is mostly justified because of your belief that I should be penalized even though landlord and I have already agreed on amount that I would owe.

The last thing you want is evidence that you treat people differently or that you don't equally apply lease terms.

(and I don't sit on the left) Much of our conservative thinking in government comes from religious beliefs which promote conformity, obedience and the condemnation of what a particular group agrees to be immoral or evil.

While there are probably some controls that should be placed on the market, it is my belief that many of the problems in the market place are because of the controls.Greater regulating the assets, IMHO is only going to cause greater problems done the road.

I also put into that letter that I will be collecting increased security deposit amounts equal to rent increase amount (when and where local laws allow for this).

Several years ago I quit charging for last month's rent because to many landlords no longer charged for it.For SFR homes I typically collect a deposit that is equal to the rent payment.

Oh, and it was surrounded by equally ugly lots with horrendous mobile homes on them.

I've been open with my personal situation, so most know my beliefs.

I think that the tradeoff of less exteriro expenses to HOA dues is not equal enough for me.