Tenants of the Casa De Rosal Senior Apartment Homes fear a future rent increase. The complex is an affordable housing community owned by the nonprofit Volunteers of America. In early April, tenants received a letter informing them of a 15% increase beginning in June.
Andrea Loudd, a resident of the complex for nine years, says this is a random and unfair increase that will put her in a tough position.
“I personally moved into this complex because I had a medical condition and I can no longer afford my home,” said Loudd.
Loudd has back problems and depends on a scooter to get around.
Many residents at the complex are also dealing with medical conditions and are living paycheck to paycheck, since most of them are on Social Security and/or disability.
“I came here looking for something that my funds would cover,” said Loudd.
Loudd is now unsure she can afford rent at the complex after the rent increase that is set for June.