"but this is a done deal: people own their stuff and they're damn well liable to do what they want to with it."
Not speaking specifically about your situation and experience which was positive for you but the laws also have other purposes. For example when you live in certain residential neighborhoods you're not expecting to have transient population.
Many communities restrict single family homes to "1 family" and many condo buildings restrict rentals to "1 lease per year" to prevent occupancy by people who presumably create a different atmosphere than regulars.
"the owner was magnificent, and I'm not about to share where it was!"
I love the old school way of thought. (Reminds me of not wanting to share a good mechanic or babysitter for fear that they won't be available when needed for ones own work!)
Not speaking specifically about your situation and experience which was positive for you but the laws also have other purposes. For example when you live in certain residential neighborhoods you're not expecting to have transient population.
Many communities restrict single family homes to "1 family" and many condo buildings restrict rentals to "1 lease per year" to prevent occupancy by people who presumably create a different atmosphere than regulars.
"the owner was magnificent, and I'm not about to share where it was!"
I love the old school way of thought. (Reminds me of not wanting to share a good mechanic or babysitter for fear that they won't be available when needed for ones own work!)