The landlord had told them he wanted to raise the rent to $3,500 and when they complained he decided to raise it to $9,500.

“We know that our building is not rent controlled and this was something we were always worried about happening and there is no way we can afford $9,500 per month," Yumna Farooq said.

    • @Dkarma@lemmy.world
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      12 years ago

      Largest gdp and arguably most stable economy of scale on the planet what are you talking about?
      See this is what I’m talking about. Just devoid of reality

      • @SlikPikker@lemmy.ca
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        12 years ago

        Coal Wars, Conscription, Red scare, Segregation, Civil Rights Oppression, Violence, Drug War, international chaos and war.

        What are you talking about?