The Reason I mention this quote is because of increase renting worldwide. In some countries (Palestine, Equitorial Guinea, Laos, Etc) rent is not allowed, and homeownership is more common and widespreading. On top of this, if someone else owns where you live, they have a particular power over you. If a nation is truly to be free, Housing must be provided to the people with the residents being the sole owners. It is absolutely disturbing how in many country there is rent for housing.
So why is it not done anywhere else? well, it is the drivers and beneficiaries of the oppressive trade. The Landlords have more power than anyone, because they own the homes. If anyone in any country is to do something, you first need to take power from landlords and give it to the people.