Rent Increase Survey This short survey is for renters who have received a rent increase notice from their landlord sometime between July 1, 2022 and today. Your answers will help us understand the issues renters are facing and advocate for stronger protections. You can skip any questions you don't know how to answer or don't wish to answer.What city or area do you live in?SeattleTukwilaApproximately when did you receive a notice of a rent increase? (For example, "September 2022")What was your monthly rent before you got the notice?What was the new, higher rent listed on the notice?When was the new, higher rent scheduled to go into effect?According to a new law, Seattle tenants may be eligible for relocation assistance equal to 3-months rent if they move after receiving a rent increase notice of 10% or more. The law went into effect on July 1, 2022. All landlords who raise the rent by 10% or more are required to include a notice about this program with the rent increase notice. The notice looks like this.Did your landlord give you this notice, explaining that you may be eligible for financial assistance?Yes, I got this notice.No. My rent increase was 10% or more, but I didn't get this notice.No. My rent increase was smaller than 10%.I don't remember. My rent increase was 10% or more.I don't remember. My rent increase was smaller than 10%.Did you apply for relocation assistance?Yes.No. I didn't know about this program.No. I knew about this program but I didn't qualify, decided not to apply, or decided to stay and pay the higher rent.If you had known about this program, would you have applied?Yes.No, because I wouldn't qualify.No, because I preferred to stay and pay the higher rent.To qualify, the tenant household's income must be below 80% of Area Median Income. In 2022, that was $66,750 for a household of one, $76,250 for a household of two, and $85,800 for a household of three.Tell us about your experience applying for relocation assistance. Can we contact you to learn more?How have rent increases affected you and your household? Anything else you want to tell us?We are working on pushing the Tukwila City Council to pass stronger protections for renters. Would you like to learn more about this?Yes, please contact me.No.Are you interested in getting involved in pushing for stronger renter protections in your city?Yes, please contact me.No.Name First Last Email Phone