After reading all of the countless reasons why it is so humane to keep the demo timer off, I have some simple questions:
Does SE allow you to log in to your account if you allow your sub to lapse?
Can you access your additional retainers if you do not pay the additional retainer fee?
If you allow your sub to the Companion App to lapse can you access any of the items that are in your spare chocobo bag?

The answer to all of these questions is a resounding NO.
Why is it then that these houses are considered sacrosanct to people who for whatever reason cannot fulfil their commitment that they made when they made the in-game purchase?
I understand showing some empathy but attempting to assign some grand altruism to SE is disingenuous at best and hypocritical on it's face.