San Diego tenants could be paying illegal rent increases

The San Diego Housing Commission has been approving rent increases for Section 8 housing without checking if they exceed the state's cap on increases, according to an investigation. This could mean the agency is approving illegal rent hikes and using taxpayer money to fund them. The issue is due to a lack of oversight, with the agency relying on landlords' assertions that they are following the law. Critics argue this is leading to excessive and potentially illegal rent increases, exacerbating the housing crisis.