I met with the landlord on Tuesday afternoon. He said the rent for the unit will go up by forty dollars starting in March. I told him I would think about it and let him know by the end of the week. I looked at my budget last night, and the increase is more than I wanted to pay. I also checked two other places nearby, and one is available now for only ten dollars more than my current rent. I am going to call that office tomorrow morning and ask about the application fee and the parking situation. After that I will decide whether to stay or give my notice before the first of the month.