I have been working on some new rules and hereby present a draft to gather some feedback.

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7.1.10 INSULAE

In Rome most of the population lived in appartment blocks or 'insulae' in places like the Subura.  These multi story properties were typically constructed of brick and cement on the lower two or three levels and then of wood on the upper levels.  They were typically crowded, dirty and deadly in the event of a fire.  The land on which they were built was owned by rich men of both classes who charged low rents and expected votes in return.

In Imperium the effect of Insula ownership is two-fold, firstly as a vehicle for investment and income and secondly as a way to harness support in the popular Assembly.

The following table illustrates the cost and effect of Insulae:

Size	Cost (D)	Income/Month (D)	AIV Earned
Normal	250	10	125

7.1.10.1  Insulae may by bought by emailing the umpire and posting to the Censors on the Civil Office reports thread.

7.1.10.2  Insulae may ONLY be bought inside Rome itself.

7.1.10.3  The location of the insulae is randomly assigned by the umpire and may not be changed.

7.1.10.4  Insulae have a 25% chance of being destroyed in bread or class riots.

7.1.10.5  No player may own more than 20 Insulae.

7.1.10.6  Insulae are NOT subject to the rules on Limitations of Cultural Action points and unlike regular cultural spending they are NOT reduced at year end.

7.1.10.7  Insulae have a 1% chance of collapsing rolled on a monthly basis.  A collapsed insula, it's income and it's permanent AIVare lost if this occurs.

7.1.10.8  Ownership of insulae is NOT considered trade and so has no effect on a Patrician's Family Reputation Value.