I’m 28 and work in marketing, making $68k . Last year I found a studio in $2000. My landlord seemed decent. The first year was fine. Then renewal came: rent jumped to $2400 ??? a 20% hike. “Market rate,” he said.I had to start eating rice and beans, canceled everything fun. Months later the fridge broke and mold took over the bathroom. I texted him for weeks with no reply. When other tenants complained too, he sent a group email: “Pay or move. Plenty waiting.”New lease: $2600. No discussion.I cried while packing and nearly had to move into a dark basement for $1,950 before my mom offered to move back with her.