Neighbors in several Northeast Ohio retirement neighborhoods are hoping to fight back against steep rent hikes.
STARK COUNTY, Ohio — After the same company took over properties in Navarre and Elyria, residents in both manufactured home communities worry about being priced out of their homes.
Some in Navarre Village said their rent has already gone up 14.9%. Others have been told to expect a 7-8% increase upon their next lease renewal. The residents, many of whom live on fixed incomes, worry the increases will make their homes unaffordable. Twin Lakes in Elyria faces a similar dilemma. Legacy Communities, LLC acquired the property in 2019. Neighbors there told News 5 they were notified of an upcoming 9.6% rent hike, as well as steep increases for incoming residents.Residents in both communities tell News 5 the drastic increase cannot be justified by inflation, significant improvements to facilities or added amenities.
“Our system allows it to some extent, but hopefully people getting together as a force with numbers can try to push back,” said John Petit, a managing attorney for Community Legal Aid.
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