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This wont help you Julie>>http://www.ehow.com/list_6815774_texas-rent-control-laws.html

All the rentals in my state have increased  at least 200 % since 1986. The problem is, there are not enough Apartments for low income people.and other landlords take advantage of that. This raise in your rent is really high. Apply to the state for help, if you cant afford it. Texas real estate is much lower than the Northeast and Northwest.

Rent has went nuts everywhere! I've moved in the past because of greedy landlords! Rent is now higher than house payments! I think with all the foreclosures -peoples credit ratings are bad so no new loans! However you HAVE to live somewhere so the rentals are making a killing!  I hope you can find a new place or be able to pay the increase!! Which I think is quite high!

It's already too damn high!  http://youtu.be/kcsNbQRU5TI  and   http://youtu.be/kcsNbQRU5TI

Austin Tenants' Council/The Myths of Renting in Texas
www.housing-rights.org/myths.htm
You can get information about fair housing in Austin, and some resources to help you find a better place.  I really hope the asparagus plants make it and am sad your lemon trees can't go with you if you leave.  (I don't know why everything is printing like a web address.)