The landlord taped the rent increase notice to our door—no knock, no explanation. Three months later, rent was up 18%. Most people on our floor work service or temp jobs. Someone asked about housing assistance. The answer was simple: “The list is full.” Policy says the market regulates itself. When it only moves one way, fairness feels like a joke. #HousingCrisis #RentIncrease #AffordableHousing #UrbanLife