Property dereliction is antisocial behaviour perpetrated by the rich

by nitro1234561

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  1. Waiting for permission to occupy such buildings is also conditioning by the rich. If you’re homeless you really should be breaking into buildings to keep a roof over your head coz nobody else will give a fuck about you

  2. I can’t read the article, but the headline is an excellent take.

  3. So is driving a Land Rover Discovery on the school run.

  4. The article discusses the issue of property dereliction in Ireland, particularly in Dublin, arguing that it is a form of antisocial behaviour perpetrated by wealthy individuals and organizations. Here are the key points:

    * **Dereliction and the Housing Crisis:** The collapse of a derelict cottage on Dublin’s Grand Canal highlighted widespread urban decay, despite the ongoing housing crisis. The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) owns these cottages, raising concerns about their role in urban neglect.
    * **Dereliction as Antisocial Behaviour:** The article likens property neglect to antisocial behaviour, traditionally associated with youth gangs but now attributed to landlords and property owners who hoard buildings for financial gain.
    * **Impact on Property Prices:** Dereliction reduces available housing, inflating property prices and incentivizing further hoarding.
    * **Call for Accountability:** The article criticises the CIF and government officials for failing to address the issue, arguing that substantial fines should be imposed on property owners who allow buildings to fall into disrepair.
    * **Potential Solutions:** Suggestions include imposing penalties on owners who deliberately leave properties vacant and offering incentives or an amnesty period to encourage owners to sell and bring neglected buildings back into use.

    The piece argues for urgent government intervention to curb dereliction, restore urban spaces, and mitigate the housing crisis.

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