Atlanta Is Challenging Big Corporate Landlords Without Waiting on Trump

The article discusses how the Atlanta metro area is challenging the growing influence of big corporate landlords without waiting for federal intervention. The region has some of the highest rates of institutional home ownership in the United States, with large firms like Invitation Homes and Tricon Residential owning thousands of single-family properties. Local governments in the Atlanta area are taking action to push back against these corporate landlords. For example, the city of Atlanta has implemented new regulations that require large landlords to obtain a license and meet certain standards for property maintenance and tenant protections. Other municipalities in the region are exploring similar measures. The article highlights that these local efforts are occurring without significant action from the federal government, which has faced criticism for not doing enough to address the rise of corporate landlords. The article suggests that the Atlanta region's approach could serve as a model for other communities grappling with the impact of institutional home ownership on affordable housing and community stability.