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The Crest Elm Tree, a residential property in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has recently been sold to an out-of-state corporation. This transition has brought about significant changes, some of which have been met with dissatisfaction by the tenants. Among the changes are a $154 increase in rent and a shift in the water billing system, with tenants now required to pay for their own water usage without individual meters. The property, which is described as far from luxurious, features outdated appliances and infrastructure, including washers, dryers, and refrigerators that are over a decade old. Tenants have also complained about constant mechanical noise and a lack of privacy, with utility rooms located in bedrooms and thin walls allowing for the transmission of noise from neighboring units…