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Commentary highlights frustration with the legal system, particularly in places like New York City, where laws seem to favor tenants at the expense of property owners. The system often delays or prevents eviction, effectively rewarding destructive behavior. The case of the arsonist tenant, who was arrested but appeared to face minimal consequences, accentuates this sense of injustice.
The narrative suggests that legislative protections inadvertently enable tenants who refuse to pay rent, terrorize neighbors, or intentionally damage properties to continue unchecked, making property ownership a risky investment and fostering urban decay.