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Rapidly Rising Rents Squeeze Millions in the Middle Class

American Apartment Owners Association

When he moved from Memphis to Nashville for a job in 2016, rentals in even the nicest areas were still in reach. Despite earning a middle-class income as an audiovisual technician in Tennessee and consistently landing promotions, the 35-year-old still needs roommates to afford rent. Median rents have gone up 23.4%

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New Laws for LA Landlords

Real Property Management Choice

This law applies to any lease executed, renewed or extended on or after 1st July 2015. Terminating Lease Agreement According to senate bill No.612, 10, the minimum wage increased to $9/hour as of 1st July 2014; and will be increased to $10/hour on 1st January 2016. Wage Increase According to assembly bill No.10,