Which subject (large rent increases) reminds me of when Nancy and I rented a furnished apartment in W. Wendover a few years ago. It was in the apartment complex near Smith's (aren't they all?), two bedroom, furnished, we paid utilities. Nice deal, and Debbie and Todd (crew) could stay in the other bedroom. Big savings over motels -- $600/month, and since we'd be in town for all of the events -- what a deal for three months!!!
The next year I called to reserve an apartment -- and was told that the rent had increased. Same deal - utilities, furnished, same damned apartment -- was now to be $1,900/month.
WTF?
? More than triple? Ah, no thanks.
I t does happen, folks.