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Lease requires signature of privacy violating addendum (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 days ago by Okokimup@lemmy.world to c/actually_infuriating@lemmy.world

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Just got approved for a new apartment and reading through the lease before signing. They have an addendum that gives them permission (without compensation) to use your name, written statements, likeness in photos, videos, or voice, without exception or limitation, in any kind of marketing materials or social media. It explicitly applies to all residents including minors. It gives them permission to alter these media as they see fit, for all of time, and you waive your right to deny them or sue for libel or violation of privacy.

At the end of the addendum, it does say you have the right to revoke your consent to all of this via written notice. But you are required to sign this addendum. So now I have to write my own legalistic revocation of consent to go with it.

This is an absolute "fuck you" to

victims of DV, stalking, or other crimes where they need to keep their identity/living situation confidential
people who do not like having their picture taking (enjoying your time at the pool in spite of feeling bad about yourself in a swimsuit? Too bad, everyone can look at you now.)
everyone who cares about their privacy for its own sake.

Did I leave anyone out?

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[–] CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world 9 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Buying doesn’t make sense if you’re not sure that you’re going to stay in an area very long. The ability to leave after a set period without being trapped by the whims of the housing market can be very valuable in certain circumstances.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today -2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

For that specific scenario, a "Land Contract" is the ideal option. (It might go by a different name in your jurisdiction, but it's called a "Land Contract" where I'm from.)

A land contract has a fixed monthly payment for the life of the agreement: No annual increases. No down payment. For the first three years, it functions almost identically to traditional rent. If you leave before three years are up, the property transfers back to the "landlord", and you receive no equity. After three years, it automatically converts to a private mortgage, with your past three years of payments being considered the down payment.

So, you have all the benefits of renting, (in that you can leave on short notice, and need no money down), plus the benefits of ownership if you do stay long term.

Again: Renting needs to die in a goddamn fire. It is pure exploitation.

[–] TachyonTele@piefed.social 3 points 5 days ago

Are you upset at renting because you cant commit tax fraud like you want to for a home?