I-TEAM: Rent rate hikes as high as $400; residents asking for help

Dozens of families are reaching out to the News4JAX I-TEAM following an investigation into rising rent in Jacksonville.

[@niab.4175]

The price of ALL housing is ridiculous. Something has got to be done. Prices are going up but wages are not rising at the same rate.

[@thebastardgift]

When employers declare they can't find workers because people don't want to work when the housing crisis will greatly and negatively impact their business will remain clueless.

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because the government has free rent for almost 1 Year

[@Shodori]

Really wages went up how much for minimum wage the past 2 years from like 9 to over 15 now. What did you expect prices not to change when all the labor costs go up. Middle class got screwed because they didn't get the same bump. This is what happens when you lower the min wage.

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

@@Shodori it's because ppl refused to pay rent for months so we getting our money back we warned u renters but u listened to the Democrats that u didn't have to pay now we only getting our money back

[@KHwut]

@@Shodori if billionaires stop sitting on dragon hordes of wealth, we wouldn't need to see prices rise for paying people a good wage. They expect too much profit.

[@rachelle6555]

Who cares about a free daycare and community center. FIX THE UNITS!!! You're just trying to whoo them over.

[@robertmoore2049]

Those people are slumlords not trying to fix those apartments!

[@julietpaden6025]

House prices are going up too, just taking advantage of working people wages and cost of living just not adding up

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because the government has free rent for almost 1 Year

[@taylorbug9]

@@jeremiahjenkins4098 just because you didn't pay your rent for a year doesn't mean that the government gave a year of free rent. Very few people didn't pay their rent in comparison to the amount of people who did. And on top of that there were simple ways for landlords to get their money from the government. All they had to do was fill out paperwork. Many of them refused and chose to get on the news and whine about losing out on money that they could have gotten anyways. You don't have the first clue about this issue.

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

@@taylorbug9 I filled out the paperwork and got nothing I'm not a renter I rent my units so learn how to read and don't lie government don't give us money for the renters

[@Array_of_objects]

10 years of rent.. most likely that place is paid for.. shame on landlords.. help the ones who got you rich...

[@kayakexcursions5570]

It's not their responsibility, you don't know what they paid and you take the risk. If she wanted she should go buy one. If not, get out.

[@iamme7664]

A mortgage is more than 10 years whether it’s residential or commercial. You’ve ever paid off a house in FULL within 10 years? The delusion

[@kayakexcursions5570]

@@iamme7664 You could pay off a brand new single manufactured home in 10 years no problem.

[@wturner777]

@@kayakexcursions5570 You can, but depending on income it won't be easy.

[@iamme7664]

@@kayakexcursions5570 are you talking about a cheap home? Are you talking about AGGRESSIVELY paying down the principal balance during those 10 years? Most families would take out a mortgage and make the regular payments until the term is up. Don’t talk about exceptions when the everyday American is not able to pay off a 150k mortgage WITH INTEREST in full within 10 years.

[@eligreg99]

What’s crazy is they now expect graduates or people in their 20s to move out and buy their own homes with entry level job pay. How am I suppose to move out when rent is taking 85% of my money.

[@larrybailey1896]

When you cant afford RENT , its time to buy a TENT..

[@bsm121]

If there's a will there's a way, example split rent with 1 or 2 other people sucks but keeps cost down.

[@searphhoney]

It's time to start getting roommates, or staying with family.

[@bsm121]

@Studzee Nubian then buy it then 😉 I don't pay rent or mortgage anymore only thing that affects me is taxes or utilities going up which is slim

[@Yandel21ableify]

America is turning to a third world country

[@sunnysunshine6271]

I raised my tenant's rent by $25, after 10 yrs, because she is retired and a great tenant and keeps my place as neat and clean as I gave it to her. Any more profit I make is taken away from me anyway by the German IRS, so I rather give to my tenant than them ;).

[@xianshi8896]

good landlord.

[@sunnysunshine6271]

@@xianshi8896 Thanks, my tenant is great as well. I had horrible tenants in the past, and I don't want to lose her.

[@greensteelusallc7862]

We need more landlords like you

[@sunnysunshine6271]

@@greensteelusallc7862 ❤

[@MrBakedDaily]

Some people aren't as lucky,I rented a places for 12 years and always on time.The original land lord was great.But soon as he died his kids forced every one out without even a blink of the eye.

[@multi-media-services]

Legal crimes against the poor. Lord help us 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@CoachCreesh]

All of this greed is DISGUSTING 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@gregorycyr9272]

I live in Raleigh NC and my rent has gone up from $495 to $525 for a studio apartment everything included near NC STATE in a good area.I am blessed.Raleigh overall the rents have gone way up,average 2br is $1500 plus utilities.These big corporate apartment homeowners are greedy.

[@CoachCreesh]

@@gregorycyr9272 Yes, they're very greedy. Then, they actually play as if they're the victim. It's sad and very sick. You're very blessed! Please make sure you find ways to bless others ☺

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because the government has free rent for almost 1 Year

[@gregorycyr9272]

@@CoachCreesh I try to.I do Meals On Wheels and volunteer at times at The Food Bank Of North Carolina.They could tear this building down where I live anytime with the way Raleigh is growing and changing.

[@CoachCreesh]

@@gregorycyr9272 Perfect! Your time is the most valuable thing you can ever give away! As long as you keep sowing good seeds, what they do won't matter; because things will always work out in your favor 😊

[@anastaciabeckles5911]

It's really not free daycare, they just added daycare to the rent!!!

[@donnakeeling3781]

The management needs to be cited for unsafe living conditions. They collect high rent but refuse to take money out to invest in the property. Greed is unexceptionable. The state needs file a suit against these landowners.

[@timlu697]

Is not greedy at all let say u live in a mansion and u want pay a penny for it silly you . Is call Inflation nothing u can do realy . Prices will increase all state . Blame Joe biden n his team Landlord only raises to cover there bill

[@po4742]

@@timlu697 No one talks about inflation and bad tenants! And that's why the problem will never go away!

[@SwedishGFE]

I'm a landlord and I would never have any of my units look anything like that. As an owner you need to feel responsible for your tenants wellbeing. I do raise my rent as much as possible right now though, due to having tenants not paying rent during moratorium. They never lost their job. There needs to be more understanding of how it really is to be a landlord. Its been really unfair during the pandemic. I was really struggling keeping my properties. To hear so many bad comments about landlords being greedy in general is really not fair.

[@sandyrose2398]

@@timlu697 Who caused the "Inflation?"

[@SwedishGFE]

@@sandyrose2398 40% of the current amount of dollars we have was printed 2020.. when adding that much money at once you will see extreme inflation.

[@jesus4lyfe00]

Greedy demons..this is messed up

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because the government has free rent for almost 1 Year

[@mariapoulos767]

This is absolutely horrifying. Washington needs to step in and put a stop to these spikes.

[@Blaze6432]

But then people would whine about communists taking over -_- Honestly kinda sick of the US when I see crap like this.

[@puppy14]

These are the results of massive inflation. We put this off for 2 years, some of us never working or saving up money. This was expected.

[@wturner777]

@@puppy14 Actually it's a supply and demand issue, in addition to inflation. It's happening nationwide.

[@jimmyolsen5897]

@@Blaze6432 Not the US the Biden administration

[@SIGNALFREQ]

Washington DC is part of the PROBLEM😤

[@skybluemoon8768]

They don't do maintenance in the first place and should not even get rent for those living conditions wtf

[@whatsupdoc9833]

Nobody's making people live there, if they don't like the conditions then they should move

[@skybluemoon8768]

@@whatsupdoc9833 not true if they raised the rent that fast and the family was not expecting it and the income they have isn't enough he forced them into a homeless situation and that definitely will bring bad karma and energy onto the property owners you can't just do good people like that and keep getting away with it before 5he universe catches up to you

[@whatsupdoc9833]

@@skybluemoon8768 I was going by your comment of them not doing maintenance and should not get rent for those living conditions. The people should have moved out a long time ago

[@EarlGray007]

And you wonder why so many people are homeless or living in vehicles. SMDH.

[@robertmoore2049]

Just like out in California…

[@LivingOutVariousExperiences]

Jobs offering $15 a hr with a degree w4 work is a joke & high school grads start with the same wage at degreed people no structure

[@searphhoney]

Couldn't agree more. It's horrible.

[@wturner777]

And Florida recently increased their minimum wage to $10 an hour.

[@laurens.2503]

Don't waste your money on college. You learn bad things there.

[@wturner777]

@@laurens.2503 And you're not guaranteed a good paying job upon graduation.

[@laurens.2503]

All thise college kids that voted for Biden. How many did not know that Trump kept work visas from other countries at 15,000 a year and Biden changed it to 35,000 work visas a year from other countries. If college kids can even get a job at Mcdonalds they will be lucky. College does not pay anymore. Trade school is their best bet.

[@CoCo-yv3hl]

Rent is getting ridiculous so are property taxes

[@jmcnally647]

Exactly! Homes are so expensive now. People just need to boycott paying these ridiculous price increases! I mean if whole cities/states did it all at once, that would be amazing! You can't prosecute everyone in the country or a state all at once if they don't pay rent/mortgage. What a message that would send! It's absolutely insane everything increased immediately after a year of economic shut downs. With gas and food costing more money, I think we need to do this-send a message.

[@michaelwolfe6235]

Price gouging renters

[@janicekhan7119]

Exactly...time to start some fires...

[@sct4040]

There should be a federal law not allowing more than 2 % a year, we need federal control.

[@MegaTamarra]

I agree. They’re going to have to do something.

[@xianshi8896]

I am a landlord. in fact, we (landlord) just like you guys (tenants). --- you think we want to raise the rent???? no we don't. the government pushes us. they raise water bill, sewer bill, garage bill. and property tax every single year. we have no choice.

[@allybearbear]

@@xianshi8896 so save your profits for a rainy day. Isn’t that what you tell people with jobs to do?

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because the government has free rent for almost 1 Year

[@trainsandlocomotives]

@@allybearbear For real! Yup

[@littinagel1897]

We need this in Arizona. I live in a substandard apartments (Country Creek Apartments) and I am on a fixed income and currently pay $940.24 a month. I just received my notice to renew my lease and my rent increases to $1364.67. I am panicking. Please help Glendale AZ and any other states.

[@winning3329]

@@Midtown_Columbus_Incorporated will you be hiring this person?

[@stevegarcia3174]

Same lotus real estate has us to the point where late fees just keep going on our rent like crazy and when we have a fix or repair they make us pay for it I want to move but getting another rental would be the same including first last months plus app fees ect pet

[@taylorbug9]

How do they even justify that? I'd threaten with a lawsuit. Price gouging during an emergency (like a pandemic) is illegal 😉 And I'd certainly call that price gouging

[@sabrinahigginbotham9311]

@@Midtown_Columbus_Incorporated shut up computer dummy

[@cosmicllama6910]

@@Midtown_Columbus_Incorporated not even a human

[@thepickledfish3631]

We need rent control in all of America, it's doubled in my country and now I'm told that the electric company is raising their rates as well.

[@tennesseesawmillguy1590]

Rent controls will make things even worse.

[@zezmerelda240]

they have rent controlled apartments in parts of new york city---- how has it worked or not for them?

[@ieshadivaaa1638]

Yeah I would like to no who is out here protecting the renters?🤨🤨how is it that landlords can keep going up&up on rent??without no cutoff point,it's crazy out here,it's overpricing at its finest!!!these landlords&developers are getting away with this b.s....

[@Landis_Grant]

Don’t fret, the Great Reset is just around the corner and a Universal Basic Income will mean rents will be a fixed percentage of your income.

[@lewisstretch]

2 bedrooms and 2 baths for $809 or even $1,209 is an excellent price provided the unit is in good condition.

[@velvet123]

When you have roaches and mold - $809.00 to 1200 is actually horrible and inflated. It’s a dump, might as well live in your car or in a tent. Cause mold can make you super sick.

[@MrBakedDaily]

What's sad when your homeless, you move onto a tent under a bridge ,then they kick you out there also,even though they approved 4 million to help the homeless .

[@dell7443]

Owners being greedy. Covid has not burned down all apartments it's simply these owners being completely heartless. The government should step in. Love for a dollar is not more important than a human life. Most successful people in this world will not get in heaven as God truly knows your heart and see everything behind closed doors than other human may not see.

[@dell7443]

@@macsawesomeplace lmao. Those prices are going up that much. Simply put the owners are looking for a "come up" ....think about what your saying before say it. The maintenance men in old apartment complex were quitting left right bc they never got raises however corporate got quarterly raises. Insurance prices aren't going up dramatically either...it just rent

[@sawa139]

If they keep raising rent who do they think will rent from them?

[@asiam1528]

Don’t move to broward country cause you’ll be paying over 2500 for a two bedroom

[@infantebenji]

I know I left there end of 2020 after 16 years living there I couldn't believe how high landlord was raising rent when there's a pandemic

[@rapunzaln1]

You are right about that! Just moved from Broward County to Jacksonville in June of 2021 because the townhouse i was renting was being sold and I couldn't find any apartments at all within my budget

[@skybluemoon8768]

Omg I thought I had it bad omg This is totally insane wtf how and why if you run all the tenants out you will tank the whole apartment complex wtf is wrong with the landlord

[@MegaTamarra]

They’re not thinking that far ahead. They are just looking for instant gratification.

[@thebastardgift]

People will leave then landlords will paint, add new knobs to old kitchen cabinets, and raise the rent more so and dozens of people will apply.

[@shedydee4962]

There are plenty of people standing in line from other states who will gladly pay that fee since it is much cheaper that the rent up NORTH.

[@tbrwn2548]

Mines up 350 here near miami

[@thebastardgift]

Some places in Washington the rent has doubled.

[@sandyrose2398]

If anyone is renting a house or apartment that has MOLD ---- that's a very serious situation. People living in the home or apartment will eventually get sick - especially a baby/child. You need to have the landlord/owner take care of of all the MOLD ASAP!!!! A professional should come over first - to check for mold throughout the house/apartment.

[@AbsFabbs]

Couldn’t have said it better!

[@tomroyse1540]

Mildew grows in damp environments.The grout work between tiles allows for that growth.The tenant needs to keep that grout cleaner with a simple cleaner containing a bleach killer for mildew found in most groceries or big box stores. I am sure when she moved in it was not on the grout but time, wet shower walls and the wrong cleaning allowed for the growth.

[@nesekitty9703]

I been chronically ill...most days bedriden... since 2007 after living to exposed mold

[@Vision-nr8zy]

Paying rent and there are mice... O hell no

[@arttaggerr2233]

Sometimes folks just have to face the thought of moving to another area where homes are more reasonable. Hint: Try OLD Bullhead City, Arizona. You can STILL buy a mobile home of your own for only $100,000. That’s right, only one hundred thousand, AND that includes the land it sits on, approx. 50’x100’. Seriously, you have the Colorado River a mere walking distance away, with nine gambling casinos on the river bank across the river in Laughlin, Nevada. And we’re only 90 miles south of Vegas. Water taxi’s move people from one casino to the other, for those who don’t drive. There’s plenty of water sports (fishing, jet skies, etc.) and the best Springtime in the nation. Seriously, get it before it’s gone.

[@nunyabusiness3920]

Let's go Brandon, what did you expect.

[@mikemaybe5999]

She def voted Biden

[@coloradobrad6779]

Breaking news: rents also increased by 40% in cities in Australia too. Won’t don’t you expose why this is happening globally AT THE SAME TIME.

[@DCLASSICRECORDS]

Close the BORDER!! To much competition

[@apartment-gouginglandlord-8775]

No more immigrants for 150 years! Cheap labor destroys wages!

[@Pennychaser1]

governments should stay out of landlord's business! They're just making it worse for everyone and yes that includes tenants. Want cap on rents? Then cap PROPERTY TAXES, INSURANCE, AND UTILITIES!

[@marleyboy7732]

In 84' my mother bought a 3bdrom 2 bath house for 58k. 2yrs ago, (just married & 2 lil ones of my own). I found that house on the market for 125k! And nothing but cosmetic work has been done to it. It's insane!

[@sleepmoneyken9234]

That is expected after 37 years .😒Every home in the world is worth more after 37 years .

[@infantebenji]

@@sleepmoneyken9234 true but the only reason it worth so much is because homeowners have restricted the amount of homes build in cities through strict regulation, the whole thing is disgustingly selfish

[@pearla4731]

Hardly insane after so many years. Try NYC, SF or LA 🙂

[@Freewilly2000]

Thanks to joe everything has gone up

[@douggardner1303]

So, the price of the house didn't triple in cost in 37 years, but cars and trucks did. Sounds like the house is still a good deal.

[@laurenlocd3180]

Omg all that mold and RATS hell naw !!!!!!!!!

[@wturner777]

And want $1k+ a month for rent? I'd rather live in my Toyota Prius.

[@sleepmoneyken9234]

🤣🤣

[@robertmoore2049]

They are slumlords renting those apartments!

[@reallifesuvlife9051]

This comment caught me off guard. No way for me either. I would love back home first

[@alanritter6300]

Greed is the root to all evil 👿 may god be with you

[@ohmeowzer1]

This is just horrible and taking advantage of people ..it’s cruel

[@mikeshoemaker1909]

The government encouraged moratorium renters not tonpay and landlords sold. You robbed landlords now shoe is other foot.

[@heathermelissa3662]

Said no rational or intelligent person ever

[@musictosoothe]

It's true.... a lot of landlords have had it with the gov't saying renters didn't need to pay rent, and are selling. New owners now will raise rents to compensate for the higher price paid, and to make a profit.

[@alksjda]

Y’all wanted increased minimum wage and ban immigration, time to pay the price!

[@michaelmullin3585]

Property owners, rentals, have been screwed by the rent moratorium. They have bills, too.

[@gloriafontenot1621]

Why isn't the government stepping in and charging them for price gouging this has been going on for a long time and we wonder why people are homeless....

[@tennesseesawmillguy1590]

That’s not how this country works. Prices are based on market prices in the region. Trust me, if government were to step in and try to control pricing, it will only make matters worse because there would be fewer people willing to invest in homes to rent. Government isn’t the answer.

[@SMUGLORD]

Stop the greed The government needs to intervene and just make it so everywhere there is a limit to rent period. Greed will destroy America.

[@SMUGLORD]

@Eznigga Prison greed for everything money power respect why do you think all these people that are rich and have power are trying so hard to leave this planet... To leave us all behind.

[@kayakexcursions5570]

Greed made America you dope. This is a capitalist country and anyone who doesn't like it can move to China.

[@SMUGLORD]

@@kayakexcursions5570 look you lousy wanna be American you don't know nothing . There are good people out there unlike you that think like you and act like you... you're the reason nothing ever changes in this country you and your backwards opinions and views. One day the good people will be pushed too far and they will rise up against you and your kind... Not like you wanna be patriots on the 6th of last year making things worse. Then you'll see real numbers real majority real Americans.

[@kayakexcursions5570]

@@SMUGLORD Move to North Korea you god damn commie!

[@patriciakatz7866]

Greed is what destroyed the auto unions and the steel industry in this country.

[@kimanilightbeing569]

The land lords about take all the money government gave them.

[@phillipwhitley6749]

I guess being a homeowner isn't bad at all fixed mortage

[@LoveThatRod]

This is a function of: $15 / hr min wage, 7%+ national inflation, more people moving from NY/NJ, bringing more $$ with them and creating a bigger tenant population - so rents are going up. Beers are $5 Golf’s $100

[@nicholasmehler9662]

Inflation's way higher than 7%, try 14

[@wturner777]

Florida's minimum wage is at $10 now, and many states still pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25.

[@cattigereyes1]

Greed, also that apartment should be closed due to health issues from the toilet!

[@j.symone]

Ours went from $1500 to $1810 smh

[@utahcanyon1000]

Wow. That is unreal. Take care.

[@j.symone]

@@utahcanyon1000 thank you 🙏🏽

[@asiam1528]

I believe you

[@therealvirgoqueen6553]

Try 500 in California i went from 800$ to 1300$ and I'm struggling like a mf 😫

[@therealvirgoqueen6553]

@Cassundra i can't move right now but I'm planning on getting tf out of calirachifornia soon

[@bnwo]

She needed to move out of that place regardless because that place is a dump.

[@gildardomagallon]

Rent control is an artificial band-aid. The guy towards the end even using covid and people moving from up north to jax as a reason for rent hikes and claim landlords are taking advantage when he just gave two reasons why demand is up

[@filiajean2487]

They shouldn’t be doing that to people that sad, that should be illegal every where

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

Because the government has free rent for almost 1 Year

[@JuanLega]

Businesses excuses are that their cost has gone up so they have to raise their prices. So, they raise prices by 30-40% yet they fail to pay the people that work for them 30-40% more. Basically they are price gauging. Cost of living pay increases locally are around 2.7% but inflation numbers are over 7%. For things like used cars, houses, rent.... It is much higher than that.

[@musictosoothe]

they are raising rent to brace for more unconstitutional and illegal gov't intervention.

[@trainsandlocomotives]

Landlords are taking advantage of this situation. She lives in Florida (a place where many Republicans are moving to) and doing business with people who could care less for her. People really don’t care about each other and 2020 proved that. I might be wrong but I think it’s going to take a whole lot to change the laws in favor of Tenants in that state. Too many Republicans there. If she gets kicked out, the next Tenant may pay more.

[@bipi4363]

So how do you explain new york, california, new jersey, d.c., and washington state just to name a few? All demoncrat strongholds.

[@jimmyolsen5897]

You are an absurdity

[@trainsandlocomotives]

@@jimmyolsen5897 What you mean?

[@jimmyolsen5897]

@@trainsandlocomotives You don’t know what are you are a complete imbecile

[@bipi4363]

@trainsandlocomotives Please answer. I'm genuinely curious as to how you came up with that assertion.

[@unbreakable4650]

Im glad this property manager didnt run from the exposure and we hear, "we reached out but no response" doesnt excuse im disgusted with them and their unethical practices!!! how much of a slap in the face is it to say we added daycare etc, ummmmmm off the extra income from the residents!!! it just doesnt state what the extra money went to soooo you add daycare so the adults can work additional jobs to pay your rent increases??? im sick of these stories and these "property managers" will get what they deserve!!

[@AKAAAK]

Who didn't see this coming??? Moratorium for a year and a half. This was expected.....

[@AMBROSIA1320]

Let me get this straight...they have opened up a daycare and community center🤨? Is it BECAUSE they are raising rents $400?! Who's paying the utilities, the (hopefully) LICENSED staff to man the daycare, and for the supplies needed to run a daycare and community center?! We are still in a pandemic, so who's all hanging out like that anyway🤔?!

[@eleanorsmith9706]

That apartment needs to be cited by L&I , all rent withheld until apt pass inspection.

[@zencat55]

They didn't open a "free" daycare center - they boosted the tenants rents to cover it and to look good while making no repairs. They actually thought people wouldn't figure that out?

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

There's at least 2 ways of looking at this. Renters see landlord greed. But the reality is many Mom & Pop landlords don't raise rents as the market increases. They don't like the hassle. So the reality is renters have been getting a deal as this renter found out when she tried to find another place. At some point a landlord will increase rent to market rate and gee of course renters don't like that.

[@iegal2526]

She appears to be a millennial with younger kids, after 10 years of being that building's tenant she should have saved enough of her tax returns with additional child credits by now, to save for a decent down-payment to buy her own property. People have to start planning better for their situations.

[@apartment-gouginglandlord-8775]

As long as wages are poverty wages and expenses keep going up = never able to save!

[@iegal2526]

@@apartment-gouginglandlord-8775 Then don't keep having multiple kids earning poverty wages! As I stated, people have to plan better for their situations. 10 years is ample time to build a savings nest.

[@duancoviero9759]

😅😅😅😅 what an A-hole statement. It would be nice if she could save that tax return money but being a parent is expensive, owning a car is expensive, getting sick is expensive, just paying that rent is expensive. So laying the blame at her feet because she doesn't earn enough to save money is dick move.

[@iegal2526]

@@duancoviero9759 No need for the juvenile immature dramatic name calling. I know people who have done it. Theres single parents who have purchased property after saving while renting. It's not impossible. You took my statement personal and gave a very emotional feminine single mom raised emasculated response

[@duancoviero9759]

@@iegal2526 jeez, the only thing dramatic here is your response. I didn't call YOU ANYTHING. I was describing your statement. Your statement was heartless, narcissistic, and without any forethought. To say that somehow if she just saved her money it would have changed the situation she is in now. The statement is so ignorant and naive I can't help but be offended. Your attempt to diss me though was weak as your statement, go back to the drawing board. 🙋🏾‍♂️

[@yolwin4918]

FL min wage is $10/hr that's $1600/mo for working full time. Maybe small churches could buy small distressed houses. Fix them up w/church volunteers. Their congregants can buy the homes from their church at a fair price which aids in buying more homes.

[@reuben1798]

Smh our electric just got turned off but hopefully we get it on by Friday. At lest we have a house and food and it’s not hot.

[@CesarHernandez-ht5ex]

It’s wrong, we have to stand up and du something about it , this happens cause we are not standing up for our selves, we all have to stand for one another.

[@PropertyProfitsPlaybook]

As a rental property owner, I can tell you the cost of ownership of my property's are up 30 to 40% do to massive insurance hikes in our state of FL, cost of repairs is up, property taxes are up, HOA fees are up on my condo rentals some almost dubbed. I have never had things go up so fast in such a short time. There is so much new construction going up the insurance company's do not want to insure older buildings so they are making it so costly that you have no choice but to raise rent to off set it, just got a insurance price today on a single family home I was looking to buy for a new rental its over 6k a year now., that is over $500 a month just in insurance so who is really making the money, that is about what i would cash flow on the property and I am taking all the risk? This home a few years back would have cost about $1100 to insure. Its easy to see what is going on, so lets do a little more homework before you go after the property owners about hi rent. How about the state gives a property tax discount on rental property's you do realize we are charged more because its a rental property that goes for insurance also charged more for a rental property.

[@Spawny500]

so landlords pass on these increased costs to those who have the LEAST ability to pay?

[@musictosoothe]

@@Spawny500 just like gas stations and retal stores. In the end, it's the fed and the gov't that has caused all of this.

[@rosettajackson7099]

B.S

[@lechiathompson8539]

Price increase is why a there are a lot of homeless.....now...we cant afford that crap.....landlords should be brought to justice over this crap

[@BigDawgMANE]

I’m not excusing rent prices increasing but she’s been there for 10 years?! I understand making ends meet is extremely hard and life in general but cmon lady.. pick up a 2nd job to save up for a house and invest in your credit (if it’s bad). I wouldn’t care if I had to build a shed and put it on my property.. long as it has running safe water and electricity.. I’ll take that over paying rent for 10+ years.

[@javidzcool]

if you don't know her situation, don't make comments

[@rachelle6555]

@@javidzcool exactly. Unless @Lyn was in her shoes, she needs to hush.

[@s.r.6626]

Who are you to say what someone should do. There are people who actually have to work for a living and not just handed things. What a moron

[@Itsallaboutus22]

The fact that people got triggered over this comment says a lot. Y’all get on KZbin and speak on other people daily but lord forbid someone should say something about someone needing to better themselves.

[@contactpq]

Have you ever tried to buy property in the Jacksonville area? As delicious as your ideal plan sounds, home ownership isn't possible for everyone and is not the best option for everyone

[@insomnia9999]

So many people are about to be living in their cars or on top of each other in one apartment in the middle of a pandemic

[@MsAchampion]

This is just plain old greedy owners.

[@geoffreyholliday1971]

I caught a 200.00 month rent increase in Bloomington Illinois

[@Mikey-sp1zz]

What really? I live in Addison iL smh

[@geoffreyholliday1971]

@@Mikey-sp1zz its because of Rivian. And i also work there lol

[@alanritter6300]

You new they came from New York and bought everything now they raise rent every where remember that’s what happened in germany 🇩🇪 it’s what started WW2 history repeats it’s self it’s going to get terribly bad I’m praying for the state of Florida may god be with you

[@greenpinapple820]

I dont think this will cause a "WW3" but the U.S. MIC has been popping off for a while, of course when we do get there congress wont call it a war. That would look bad on the news, while drones blow up civilan- i mean- "terrorist" towns.

[@bernardwatkins1759]

Now landlord is doing something because they have been called out. I don't want to read your fake statement. I hope they lose tenants and lose money.

[@hannibalkemet9824]

Another Great Depression is coming

[@laentidaddesconocida]

I am very concerned. This is a nightmare.

[@blackjackjoker2759]

Here’s an idea for everyone complaining about the high rent. All of you guys band together. Pool your money and start building apartment complexes. There is no shortage of customers. Charge rent that your board of members thinks is appropriate. Become the competition of the slumlords that charge too much. That’s how a free and open market works. It allows you to compete. But instead you guys want the govt to step in and take that away. Be very careful of what you ask for.

[@LovelyLisha3]

...a free daycare and community center huh, with those rent hikes, I highly doubt it's "free"... Didn't sound like the residents were complaining about not having a social gathering place. The unit repairs should have been priority; then AFTER repairs/upgrades, a reasonable increase would have been justifiable.

[@duancoviero9759]

But that's the game they play. To justify the increase they make "improvements" so that they can jack up the rent though usually the improvement is just cheap stuff. Paint, cheap flooring, and cheap appliances.

[@timcobb1005]

All these rent hikes should be illegal. Criminal and the property owners should be sued.If all the people who rant stop paying 3 or $400 less rent I bet they wouldn't stop them from kicking people out and call it unfair. Quick to take slow to help

[@anthonymarquez6493]

Buying a plot of land and an rv is cheaper

[@sierrachoco5271]

The WORKING poor will soon rise up and start taking things into their own hands if this doesn't stop. This can't continue for much longer!!

[@kennewman3497]

Joe's economy

[@laurens.2503]

You were already helped and you blew it. Now help yourself. Get a roommate or move back in with your relatives.

[@moa3008]

One day in Jacksonville there will be a lot of homeless families because of the spikes in the monthly rents. They’ll most likely be living in their own vehicles; or squatting in any available abandoned houses; or other abandoned buildings!

[@disneyfan9099]

Honestly it sucks but they don’t care if she moves out. That apt is disgusting and they probably wanna update the apt and charge even more.

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

This title made me think that rent was going UP to $400! I was like "that ain't SH*T"! Yea, it's necessary for this increase because they have to make up for the fools who didn't pay rent during the 'rent-restriction' during the pandemic. They (govenments) should have never allowed that 'restriction' to become a 'madate'...ever. Now, these fools (governments) have created a HUGE monster. This is crazy.

[@misslisa904]

So true!!!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@dahliar410 Thanks for your comment. 💖

[@hannibalkemet9824]

It's not due to covid restrictions. If you do a little of research, rent prices are increasing because of politicians are passing laws to increase property taxes, water, sewage, and trash pickups. All the landlords does is pass the buck on to the tenants. Like Florida for example, doesn't take out income taxes from your paycheck, but they make up ground to pay for social services and other things by raising property taxes and toll road fees as examples.

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

​@@hannibalkemet9824 _who said anything about covid-restrictions_ ?? I said rent-restrictions. Thanks for your comment 💖

[@musictosoothe]

@@hannibalkemet9824 A lot of it is due to anti landlord laws. It is not worth it to be a landlord anymore..... either have to get out... or raise the rent up a lot to cover possible damages, legal fees, inability to evict non paying or destructive tenants.

[@Hot_Stank653]

OH YEA vote democrat that is will solve the problem.

[@wturner777]

The way things are going now with rent being too high, the best thing to do is to find roommates.

[@sd8023]

Yuk and they will steal you blind.. either way you lose

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

I disagree!!! That's the worst thing you can do because they might not come up with their share of the rent and you'll be left holding the bag!!! and also if you try to kick them out and they might refuse to leave and then the po po's would have to get involved!!!

[@wturner777]

@@sd8023 Here's a solution: Don't keep anything valuable in the house. A better solution is to move in with family, or vice versa.

[@wturner777]

@@theinsightfulvisionary0197 Then so be it. Do what any supervisor would do to a bad employee. Someone else would be more than happy to take their place.

[@thebastardgift]

I sincerely believe it is sandpaper rubbing on one's soul that the first person you see in the morning and the last person you see at night is a roommate. Consider moving in with family, getting a second job working remotely to save on transportation and time. Cut back and save and money. Readjust your concept of value to change how and why you spend money. Take a look at what you do best and see how you can make money from it. Consider changing jobs. My suggestion, and don't laugh, if you are young and clean of drugs, consider becoming a locksmith. There is a shortage and as transit as people are, its dependable work, it does not require a college education and pays well. Do an engine search, Renters are offering to pay more than the asking price of rent. This is not a good time to be making babies and as bad as this is, hell is going to get hotter. Peace.

[@jeremiahjenkins4098]

What happens when the government has free rent for almost 1 Year

[@apartment-gouginglandlord-8775]

What they gave is not enough to get out of poverty! They would have to create PERMANENT UBI of $1,000/Week to eliminate poverty and homelessness in America! It will take years of saving this just to get a loan for a small house ( not even buy it in full )! Capitalism is a failed state!

[@TreasureLA99]

809 smh for a two bedroom LA needs prices like this also that place is horrible they need to step it up

[@bettysmith4527]

My property taxes go up that much some years, should I reach out to a news station too?

[@rodneyakjohnson451]

Its greed

[@allybearbear]

That’s 25% in two years!!! No one can afford that. Most people are lucky to get a 5% raise.

[@glowbaby1794]

This is such BS I couldn’t even imagine!!!

[@brinavland8621]

400!! Madness

[@anniealexander9616]

I just realized I have rent under priced by about $500. Rent control causes landlords to raise rent before getting stuck at a certain price. Then always increase the max allowed by law. Tenants don't realize rent control, increases rent.

[@joanparker1731]

I live in Seminole county and mine went up by three hundred and nine dollars. I was also told that the rent goes by the comp in the area.

[@alvinyork5341]

You can blame all the people from up north moving down here

[@lorraine9242]

This is the ultimate impact of the government imposing an eviction moratorium. I would give you the long explanation of how the eviction moratorium caused this problem and contributed in the overall rise in housing prices, but it would take up too much space.

[@gilbertgonzales3368]

she caused all the problems

[@drkimoni5011]

MOVED OUT ! THEY CLEANING UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD !