Random but does your rent include utilities? I would try to negotiate but simultaneously look elsewhere. Landlords are out here doing whatever tf they want without remorse. That's why I finally bought last year after only ever renting my entire adult life.

The person who owned my house before me was renting the house for easily 4k at least. I had her old handyman come by to look at something, and he said she routinely buys rowhome in Fells, Upper Fells, Butchers Hill, etc., flips them for sell or rent, and the ones that don't sell she rents to Hopkins students for like 2k a head. I have been wondering if that included utilities, because my water and gas costs have been 300/month minimum the last couple of months. It surely didn't include parking because it's street parking around here unless you have a parking pad or garage. I still get some mail for these people smh.

My car is new, and it has been fine parking on the street. I just keep it empty and keep the doors locked.