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San Francisco landlord complains over six-figure electrical upgrade costs

Original: Oh noooo landlords have to put in money and work? Oh who will think of the poor widdle landlords? “A 72-year-old retiree

A 72-year-old retiree who rents out property in the San Francisco Bay Area said an estimate to upgrade her rental's electrical system runs into six figures, an amount she says she cannot afford. The remark has drawn mockery online, with commenters arguing that landlords who cannot maintain their properties should sell them, reflecting broader frustration over housing costs and landlord obligations.

Why now: The complaint touches a nerve in ongoing debates about landlord responsibilities, housing affordability and tenant safety standards.

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• Oh noooo landlords have to put in money and work? Oh who will think of the poor widdle landlords? “A 72-year-old retiree and landlord said, “An estimate to upgrade my electrical system is in six figures. I can’t afford that.” Well maybe it’s time to sell off some of the houses… · drahardja@sfba.social · 5

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