A ProPublica investigation last year about RealPage’s rent-setting software led to federal lawsuits asserting inflated apartment prices.
    • SokathHisEyesOpenEnglish
      10•7 months ago

      My friend in Los Angeles has a rent controlled apartment. He’s paying $1,100 per month for a 1 bedroom apartment in West Hollywood. Meanwhile my landlord has raised my rent 22% in the last two years.

      • @LoamImprovement@beehaw.org
        5•7 months ago

        Between rent increases and student loans kicking back in, my COL has increased $5000 a year, with zero commensurate increase in wages.

        I’ve told my family not to get me anything for Christmas because I sure as hell can’t reciprocate it this year. I may not even be able to afford the gas to drive there and back. But the economy is doing great, so I hear.

    • V ‎ ‎ English
      1•7 months ago

      It’s gotten ridiculous enough I’m considering a digital nomad life just so I can save up some money.