Inadequate housing regulations from "summary" of How The Other Half Lives by Jacob August Riis
The problem with our housing regulations is that they are sorely lacking. They are insufficient to ensure that the people living in these tenements have proper and safe living conditions. The laws on the books are not enough to protect the health and well-being of the residents. These inadequate regulations allow landlords to get away with cramming as many people as possible into tiny, airless rooms. Families are forced to live in squalid conditions, with no ventilation or sunlight. The lack of proper sanitation leads to rampant disease and illness among the inhabitants. Furthermore, the absence of strict enforcement means that landlords can neglect necessary repairs and mainte...
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