@lisalucier The rent increases are everywhere. Many of these lower income housing communities are older and due to repairs needed this is taking place. It is the same even if one lives in a condo or owns their own home. It is frustrating. I have always been frugal and it is still a challenge. I can say the apartment complex I live in does keep up with maintenance and repairs in a timely fashion. Anyone vanishing in the night thinking they will be getting into another apartment complex easily may have a surprise coming. It becomes a part of their history. It does happen. These folks may think they are being clever. Most renters ask for references. They won't get a way with it continually.
I do agree it is frustrating. It is an adjustment for nearly everyone. We cannot beat the system. We can only do our best to work with it. Not always easy.