Here is the truth about Seattle's rent increases

If Seattle residents want to blame for higher rent increases.  Just head to the Seattle City Council.  When they decided that city residents have a minimum wage of $15 an hour.  It raises the price of goods and services so landlords have to raise the rent in order to cover the cost of goods and services.  Seattle city council raised your rent by making the expenses higher.  By the way most of the neglected properties are owned by the Seattle Housing Authority not private landlords.  Remember this council is why the cost of living goes up.