Rent Prices Are Soaring. Here’s How to Cope

Rent Prices Are Soaring. Here’s How to Cope

If you're having a hard time grappling with a rent increase, here are a few moves worth making. Reminding your landlord that you're a great tenant who's quiet and clean -- and pays rent on time -- could help you avoid a major increase. Real estate taxes are going up as property values increase, and it's getting more expensive to maintain rental units and pay for utilities.