Hawaiians spend 42% of their income on #rent
#California is in second, but way behind at 28%
@means_tv #hawaii #Lahaine #Lahainastrong #lahainafire #justice #rentistoodamnhigh
https://nitter.net/MMNonMeansTV/status/1692598145975230961#m

"LANSING, Mich.—A statewide coalition known as “Rent is Too Damn High” will descend on Michigan State Capitol on Sept. 5 to protest escalating costs of housing in the state. According to the coalition’s press coordinator, Lindsey Barchard, well over 600 people had pledged to join the protest at the capitol by early August.

The Sept. 5 rally will include a DJ, chanting and marching, spoken word poetry, multiple speakers, and an area for people to share their own housing stories. “Our plan for the 5th is to make as much noise as possible,” Bachard said, “to convey to the legislators the sheer volume of Michigan’s residents who are becoming increasingly desperate for change.”

Rents in Michigan have grown rapidly over the past few years as urban gentrification projects have been offered as the main solution for economic woes. According to recent media reports, a typical renter in 2023 must earn an average of $21.65 per hour to afford basic housing in the state.

The state’s minimum wage, however, remains locked in at a paltry $10.10 per hour, and the “tipped” hourly minimum is $3.84. In addition, an anachronistic statewide ban on rent control has also fueled skyrocketing housing costs.

The Rent is Too Damn High rally will “raise awareness and put pressure on lawmakers to take action to address the full-blown housing crisis in our state,” Barchard said."

https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/rent-is-too-damn-high-coalition-calls-sept-5-rally-at-michigan-capitol/

#HousingCrisis #Housing #Rent #RentIsTooDamnHigh #Michigan #RentersRights #HousingIsAHumanRight

I'm in the wrong business #highrentdistrict #usury #nyc #costofliving #rentistoodamnhigh

Alright, so I did some numbers.

In theory, I'm not supposed to spend more than 1/3 of my income on rent.

In my building, for my unit, that now rents for $1,700 (and rented at ~$1,000 four years ago and is a 450 sqft one-bedroom)... that'd require $68,000 in take home pay.

... I didn't even make ^half^ of that in 2022.

#Rent #RentIsTooDamnHigh #yyc #Calgary

*sigh* Subscribe just to be able to try out an app? Seriously, I get it. I do rent some software—apps I need for work. But to rent other apps too? Apps I use casually? One-time purchase, ok. Optional tip jars, awesome! But pay monthly? For people working the gig economy, that’s a hard ask. Housing, utils, content subs, etm. … the monthly bills add up real quick.

#RentIsTooDamnHigh
#ivory

Anyway I’m loving #Toot! I’m gonna stick with it.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toot/id1229021451

RT @julianlytle: I'm trying to join the "Rent is too damn high" party. I think if we get enough we can take out the tea party. #rentistoodamnhigh

I'm trying to join the "Rent is too damn high" party. I think if we get enough we can take out the tea party. #rentistoodamnhigh

Dozens rallied in #SantaCruz on Thursday, October 11 to draw support for Measure M, a local #rentcontrol initiative. The measure will expand tenant protections and limit #rentincreases where possible.
#RentIsTooDamnHigh @voteyeson10@twitter.com #YesOn10
https://bradleyallen.net/2018/10/rent-control-santa-cruz/

"Greedy Landlords Eat My Ass! Housing For The Working Class!" #SantaCruz #rentcontrol #yesonm #rentistoodamnhigh

According to a recent poll, 60% of California voters support rent control. #SantaCruz #rentcontrol #yesonm #rentistoodamnhigh

Measure M will prevent exploitive rent hikes & arbitrary evictions, and establish a democratically elected rent board to bring due process to the landlord-tenant relationship. #SantaCruz #rentcontrol #rentistoodamnhigh