horatio_corn_blower t1_j8mxgdz wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:22 PM

if your town doesn’t have rent control, you can still try to negotiate it down. I know this is less likely to be effective in an apartment complex but it doesn’t hurt to try. Just because it’s market rate doesn’t mean it’s a fair increase.

If you choose to move out, do your research and find a town with rent control laws. Mine has a 4% cap and it’s great peace of mind. Last year my rent only went up $68 and I’m still paying far below market rate for my location + amenities.

BlueBeagle8 t1_j8ncqvd wrote on February 15, 2023 at 4:09 PM

I strongly second this advice, I have been able to negotiate rent increases down on multiple occasions. If you're a good tenant who pays on time and doesn't cause any problems, the value of keeping you in place might outweigh the extra thousand per year or whatever for your landlord.

The worst that can happen is they say no.