The GDP is not a very helpful number and the CPI (inflation) is kept artificially low to screw obligees tied to the number.
By the way, I worked for a Civil Court judge at 141 Livingston in the 90's. I'd say less than 1 in 20 landlords appeared pro se, some deliberately in a misguided attempt to obtain sympathy from the judge.
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By the way, I worked for a Civil Court judge at 141 Livingston in the 90's. I'd say less than 1 in 20 landlords appeared pro se, some deliberately in a misguided attempt to obtain sympathy from the judge.