BOSTON—Apologizing to his tenant for circumstances that were beyond his control, local landlord Eddie Turley was reportedly forced Monday to raise the rent due to thinking of a bigger number. “You can re-sign your lease, but I have to raise it by $250 a month because I realized there was a bigger number your rent…
  • copd@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Transportation costs are inconsequential when compared to the outrageous rent costs in the inner city. Were talking about a factor of 10+ here for a 30-40min drive/train.

    I did that drive for 8 years so I could afford a 4 bed house, it was fine. The same money, a stones throw from work couldn’t buy me a cardboard box

    If you think your time is worth the extra rent costs then don’t complain about the rent costs?

    Redneckistan doesn’t exist in my country so it’s a non factor. I had no idea that concept encapsulated 100% of the area outside cities.