What happened in the tenements because of high rent?

Due to high rent in tenements, many low-income families were forced to live in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. This led to the rise of multiple families sharing small apartments, exacerbating issues like poor ventilation, lack of sanitation, and increased spread of diseases. The struggle to afford rent often left residents with limited resources for food and healthcare, further impacting their quality of life. Consequently, tenements became symbols of urban poverty and social inequality during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.