Mark Talkington and Kendall Balchan

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‘It’s a nightmare’: Renters experiencing their own housing crisis with little hope for relief

Exorbitant fees. Outrageous deposits. Nonrefundable charges just to be on a waiting list. Welcome to the Coachella Valley rental market, where even the would-be mayor of Palm Springs is struggling to find suitable accommodations.