#rent-increases

#rent-increases

Christina Smyth stated, "We understand that this is a very difficult decision, and that this board is put in a position each year to the utter failures of the state elected officials and the city government to address the high cost of housing and the abject lack of supply."

The couple argued that they would not have opposed the rent hikes had the necessary repairs been addressed in a timely manner. This reflects a broader tenant-landlord relationship issue that many face, highlighting the importance of property maintenance and communication.

Many brewers are now facing unprecedented rent hikes as landlords seem to abandon prior COVID-related concessions, leading to closures as frustrations peak over bad-faith negotiations.