Slumlord Millionaire: [s2e3]

Explain how the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created "Opportunity Zones"—tax advantages meant to spur investment in low-income areas that instead enriched wealthy developers without improving living conditions.

The most common academic reference for "S2E3" is the Dirty Money episode, which focuses on the business practices of Jared Kushner’s real estate empire. 1. Introduction [S2E3] Slumlord Millionaire

Use examples from the episode (or the related VOCES documentary ) to highlight the emotional and physical toll on residents, such as the Bravo family's 15-year battle over mold and lead. Explain how the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs

The episode serves as a case study in predatory real estate practices, illustrating how systemic loopholes allow wealthy developers to profit from the neglect and harassment of low-income tenants. Introduction Use examples from the episode (or the

Analyze the "David vs. Goliath" nature of these battles, where a fractured legal system often fails to protect the basic human right to housing against multi-million dollar corporations. 4. Body Paragraph 3: The Human Cost and Community Activism

Discuss the use of "construction as harassment," legal intimidation, and suing former tenants for debts after they have moved out.