I’m writing to ask that you sign the letter to President Biden by Rep. Bowman and Senator Warren calling on the President to address rent inflation and rent gouging.
As prices soar across the country, families are feeling the pinch at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and as they look at their monthly rent checks. Corporate landlords are raising rents higher than general inflation, and are using inflation as an excuse to drive up the cost of housing—all while bragging about it on their earnings calls.
Rents are 27.6% higher in the top 50 largest cities than they were in June 2019; in some cities the rent has gone up even more. While families can cut back on some expenses, cutting back on housing is not an option. With a shortage of truly affordable housing, moving or downsizing are often not viable options. The alternative is homelessness.
Now Congressperson Bowman and Senator Warren are collecting signatures from Senators and Members of Congress on a letter to President Biden asking him to take administrative actions to protect tenants rights and address rent inflation and rent gouging. Please sign on to this letter! Something MUST be done! Thanks.
First sent on December 13, 2022 by Jess Craven
