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Real Homes
Kara Thompson

Wait a second — can my landlord raise my rent?

Graphic with pile of cash and house

There are a lot of things we love to “raise” in life. To raise a glass to a newlywed couple. To receive a raise in salary at work. Raise money for a charitable cause. Or raise the roof to your favorite music at a party. However, if there is one thing we hate to see raised, it’s our rent. 

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for rent to be raised over time, regardless of where you live. Over the last five years, rent has steadily been increasing across almost all U.S. states. You may be wondering how much you can actually afford.

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