Answer:
He raised the rent because of the increase in population of houses and humans.
Step-by-step explanation:
Responsibility of the lieutenant governor.
Preside as President over the Senate, voting in the event of a tie vote.
Preside as Governor when the Governor is absent from the state or disabled.
Upon the death, conviction, impeachment or resignation of the Governor, the Lt. Governor shall become governor for the remainder of the term.