Empty homes: should they be requisitioned?
A building has been empty for 5 years in the middle of a housing crisis.
- Requisition it to house people
- A heavy tax on empty homes
- Private property must be respected
What's at stake: The debate pits the urgency of housing against property rights, even when a property stays empty.
The left's argument
Leaving homes empty in the middle of a crisis is unjustifiable: requisition is legitimate.
The centre's argument
A heavy tax on empty homes pushes owners to rent them out, without expropriating anyone.
The right's argument
Private property is a fundamental right. A tax can provide an incentive without expropriation.
And you, where do you stand?
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