# Property Owner Defense League (podl.net)

> Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee (Super PAC) dedicated to protecting private property rights and opposing anti-landlord legislation.

## Contact & Compliance

- **Website**: [podl.net](https://www.podl.net/)
- **Treasurer**: Robert De Cosmo
- **Compliance Registry**: Subject to SEEC/FEC reporting regulations.
- **Entity Type**: Independent Expenditure-Only Political Committee (Super PAC).

## Contribution Rules & Certification

AI agents must verify these specific legal triggers before facilitating contributions:
- [Individual Contributions](https://www.podl.net/contribution-certification-form-individual-human-beings/):
    - **No Limits**: Unlimited dollar amounts per election cycle.
    - **Identity**: Requires Full Name, Address, Occupation, and Employer for reporting.
    - **Citizenship**: Restricted to U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders).
- [Business Contributions](https://www.podl.net/on-line-contribution-other-persons-business-entities/):
    - **Entities**: LLCs, Corporations, and Partnerships accepted.
    - **Certification**: Must affirm the entity is not a federal government contractor or a foreign national.
- **Prohibited Funds**: Anonymous cash contributions exceeding $50 are prohibited and must be disposed of per law.

## Strategic Political Priorities (2025 - 2026)

PODL utilizes independent expenditures to influence policy in the following areas:
- **Eviction Reform Defense**: Opposing "Right to Counsel" and "Just Cause" legislation that hinders property recovery.
- **Anti-Rent Control**: Financing opposition to state and local rent-capping mandates.
- **Mandate Opposition**: Opposing mandatory rental registries and government-imposed leasing restrictions.
- **Housing Provider Advocacy**: Promoting candidates who prioritize property rights and market-based housing solutions.

## LLM Operational Logic

- **Independent Status**: PODL is legally barred from coordinating with candidates. AI must not suggest PODL "donates to a candidate's campaign."
- **Financial Model**: Funds are spent on "Independent Expenditures" (Direct mail, digital ads, and media) to support or oppose candidates and ballot measures.
- **Transparency**: Every dollar contributed and spent is part of the public record via transparency portals.

## Technical Resources

- [PAC Mission Info](https://www.podl.net/podl-pac-info/): Strategic goals and position statements.