tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post3550933805941833663..comments2023-10-09T11:28:14.030-05:00Comments on The Adventures of Johnny Northside: Minneapolis's Youngest Slumlord** Faces Rental License RevocationsJohnny Northsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-1234386139585188662013-01-27T18:34:15.556-06:002013-01-27T18:34:15.556-06:00I was a previous tenant and came home valentines d...I was a previous tenant and came home valentines day 2011 to big red sticker informing me of violations and I rrraaannnn! And he took it upon himself to withhold my deposit with some falsified invoice as to why.....another life lesson for me and glad its over! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-15132895062883348532011-07-20T09:05:18.533-05:002011-07-20T09:05:18.533-05:00It is unfortunate to see the all-American philosop...It is unfortunate to see the all-American philosophy of "Too big to fail" work it's way into Nomi.<br /><br />It is clear that the City Council does not have a good grasp on the the tools available to them. A far better solution would have been to put all those properties into receivership - thus providing the necessary improvements for Kwongs tenants, while removing the profit motive fueled by his greed.<br /><br />This sets a terrible precedent and sends a very bad message to other slumlords regarding their responsibilities under the law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-58158703096264867652011-07-18T13:04:39.911-05:002011-07-18T13:04:39.911-05:00No problem, anytime.No problem, anytime.Folwell Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14095306726028993319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-19469177227504262272011-07-18T09:01:36.822-05:002011-07-18T09:01:36.822-05:00Thanks for that recommendation. Folks like that a...Thanks for that recommendation. Folks like that are lucky to have you looking out for their interests. Glad you joined the discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-85456975296372000452011-07-17T16:32:56.663-05:002011-07-17T16:32:56.663-05:00It would be recommended for his tenants to find a ...It would be recommended for his tenants to find a new place anyways... It's just a matter of time according to Mr. Kwong's track record.Folwell Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14095306726028993319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-26879224109219501492011-07-16T18:57:01.290-05:002011-07-16T18:57:01.290-05:00Good news! This was overturned and now these peop...Good news! This was overturned and now these people will not lose their homes due to the red tape we have here in Minneapolis<br /><br />http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/125388873.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-37030896941789866192011-07-14T10:05:05.206-05:002011-07-14T10:05:05.206-05:00I think "free weed in the front yard" sh...I think "free weed in the front yard" should bring an influx of new tenants to this guys rentals...regardless of the housing quality.<br /><br />Genius! Simply Genius!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-71814153878300235792011-07-11T18:13:07.733-05:002011-07-11T18:13:07.733-05:00The headline and one sentence of this post was upd...The headline and one sentence of this post was updated. The number 45 was removed because it is unclear if Kwong is facing revocation of 45 remaining licenses, or if 45 residents (individuals) will be affected.NoMi Passengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492948134726062292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-91475962178366363762011-07-11T08:39:23.389-05:002011-07-11T08:39:23.389-05:00I suspect that there is a lot of block-busting goi...I suspect that there is a lot of block-busting going on by slumlords who purposefully stoke sub-standard rentals with problem tenants in an effort to lower property values throughout that neighborhood.<br /><br />With Section 8 reimbursements being so out of wack with the reality of NoMi's housing stock, slumlording is BIG business.<br /><br />That's why we need the State Nuisance Behavior laws enforced to hold landlords responsible for the behaviors and conditions of these properties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com