I think it's entirely possible that it does have a small effect. A percentage point or two. And a percentage point or two across thousands of people renting ad

I think it's entirely possible that it does have a small effect. A percentage point or two. And a percentage point or two across thousands of people renting adds up to real money they are helping to skim. I don't see any downside to going after them. That said, no, one company is not to blame for soaring rental prices across the US. It's mostly supply and demand.