Landlord demands 60% increase in rent from Brisbane tenant amid Queensland housing crisis

Tenants Queensland says the hike is far more than the average increase of 35% that renters seek advice over

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A Brisbane tenant has been asked to pay a 60% rent increase, as Queensland renters advocates say some landlords are hiking prices well above normal market rates.

Nicolas* moved into a two-bedroom apartment in South Brisbane earlier this year which he currently rents for $470 a week.

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