How about some input from a "renter"? I have no way of knowing how many of us there are, but there is a population of long-term renters here. We choose to rent for various reasons. We pay amenities through our rent. We pay for all utilities and landscaping upkeep, again, through our rent. Same goes for water, trash, etc. We pay everything that the owner pays, plus his/her profit. We treat these homes as our own, and take a lot of pride in our community. It is very likely more expensive to rent long term, than it is to purchase. I hope that we are looked upon as true members of the community, and not just "renters". Given some of the comments here, I really don't know.
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