I thought MY situation was ridiculous VBC - sheesh! My jaw dropped reading your post. My current place is ideally located for fitness/cycling/nature pursuits and I've been told there is a waiting list even with the new prices. Obviously they have no incentive to negotiate with me and their head office has become strict about getting market rate. I've been told that my rent wouldn't reach full market rate, but currently it is well below it. If it wasn't just me it wouldn't be such a big deal, but it is.