probably because there's no way to look sympathetic, i don't think. like i'm trying to think of an angle and i could only come up with this: "i need tenants to pay me so i can pay back my mortgage". and i mean, it makes them look financially irresponsible at best. this is why the most staunch defenders of landlordism don't rely on sympathy to defend landlords, just on the "natural right of capital investors to returns", quite the popular hit with kids i hear. maybe they'll add some red scare if they're feeling very bold.