RENT HIKE HOSTAGE

Fkness score: 66/100 — FKED · Category: landlord · Filed by anonymous

The situation

Rent went up 40% and my lease ends in 2 weeks

Your landlord discovered inflation and chose violence.

The read

Forty percent isn't a rent increase, it's an eviction with extra steps.

Damage report

• Damage: 65
• Own fault: 10
• Humiliation: 15
• Wallet damage: 85
• Fixability: 50
• Survival odds: 65%
• Recovery time: 1-2 months
• Worst case: Moving back to your parents' box room.

Rescue plan

1. Check local rules on how much notice and how big a rise is allowed.
2. Negotiate — offer a longer lease for a smaller increase.
3. Start viewing alternatives today.
4. Contact a housing charity like Shelter for free advice.

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