Rent hike scare sparks panic in elderly residents

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ainahau Vista in Waikiki is an affordable housing complex, and home to a number of seniors citizens. Many of them rely on Section 8 and other assistance to pay the bills.

But an incorrect letter about rental increases recently sent to residents caused panic and worry for some.

Multiple residents who pay about $1,100 a month were notified rent was doubling to $2,210 on Jan. 1…

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