I know what he's doing is illegal, but I don't know how to confront him about it. I really hate confrontation and I'm not good at this sort of thing. I can't afford a 13% increase, which is triple the annual limit where I live. How do I respond to him? (Serious answers please, no Mao larping.)
Can he kick me out if I don't sign a new lease? I really don't want to be forced out. I'm looking for a new pace now but it's almost impossible to find one that fits my needs in this area (also moving without a car is expensive and time consuming).
Contact the local housing authority.
If you are certain they are breaking the law it shouldn't be hard to get someone to take your case.
Also what woof said, not only can it vary state to state but county to county etc.
Don't doxx yourself obviously
There is a big housing authority in my city but I thought they were mainly concerned with public housing and people on disability, etc... Would they help out a random person with a problem like this?
Doesn't hurt to ask. They might be able to point you in the right direction.