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Sumthin-Sumthin44692 t1_iyd59vc wrote

It is more complex than household debt but it does ultimately operate the same. The rational for high government debt which you mention is the same rational for taking out student loans. It’s a lot of money upfront but over time inflation and increased earnings make it a smart investment, assuming (a) there is no hard cap to total economic growth and (b) society doesn’t totally collapse or fundamentally change.

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Sumthin-Sumthin44692 t1_irjwei1 wrote

A landlord renting a unit for an illegal purpose can be criminally liable as a co-conspirator. The lease is also void so they won’t be entitled to contractual rent. A court could order some payment to the landlord based on equitable principles but the doctrine of unclean hands and public policy considerations would most likely bar or limit recovery.

Bottom line: landlords, don’t lease out space for criminal activity.

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Sumthin-Sumthin44692 t1_irjlr6q wrote

A commercial lease for the purpose of running a cannabis business is illegal under federal law. A lot of commercial leases have the business use/purpose expressly stated in them. But even if this one didn’t the court is not going to ignore what the lease was for. The court cannot enforce a contract, including rent, if it is for an illegal purpose.

Similar cases involve personal service contracts for “physical assistance” that are actually for sex. The court looks to how a contract actually functions. Not just how it appears to function.

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