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Carbondale renter tells council out-of-state LLC raised rent 40% and left tenants facing utility shutoff notice

5742141 · September 9, 2025
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A Carbondale resident told council members on Sept. 9 that her apartment building was bought by a recently formed out-of-state LLC that raised rents about 40%, created leasing confusion and led to a water shutoff notice; she asked the council for tenant protections and clearer landlord oversight.

Lisonbee Degenhardt, a Carbondale resident who said she works at the local hospital, told the City Council on Sept. 9 that her rental building was sold to an out-of-state limited-liability company that increased rents roughly 40% and changed lease administration with minimal notice.

Degenhardt said the new owner is a recently created Wyoming LLC with ties to an LLC…

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