Missouri Valley seniors angry over large rent increase in independent living homes

Some Missouri Valley, Iowa, seniors are looking for new homes after an announced increase in rent. New owners point to an expired grant and expanded amenities.

[@letgo8118]

Our seniors and the disabled should be protected.

[@endoftherope]

Why because they made bad decisions over a life time why didn't buy a house

[@naudianeels1328]

Definitely!! This is disgraceful 💔

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

@@endoftherope they had a house they had to give it up because of sickness

[@krnpowr]

Not if the GOP has their way.

[@bobbyhall4978]

No one is safe from unchecked capitalism. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

This kind of thing is happening all over America and is leading to an increase in senior citizens being homeless. Disgraceful.

[@lorraine9242]

This is so sad and disheartening. It brings tears to my eyes. How can we kick these frail, elderly people to the curb?

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

There are many places in the US with low rents. But people like to live in popular areas. I'm 65 and moving to the Philippines this year. Nice studio apartment there is $100-200 /mo. Nice climate, nice people. A nice 3 bedroom house right on the beach (rocky beach) is about $400/mo. But sure, sad people can't live wherever they want for the price they want. As my father said "Life is tough Bud."

[@MultiSUNFLOWER18]

@@MrWaterbugdesign My uncle moved to the Philippines and loves it there.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

I think the word you're looking for is "capitalism"!

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@MrWaterbugdesign THANK YOU! I've been saying this for years now. You don't have to stay where it's expensive. There are many, MANY parts of the world where you can live like a king for $1,000 a month or less. I'm talking rent, food, healthcare, transportation, clothing, internet and cable/netflix/whatever and electricity, the whole nine. And in almost all cases, the healthcare is way better than in the US and you won't end up with shock bills that you can't afford to pay. Every year, many retirement websites put out the list of the 25 best places to retire on $1K or less. Ideally, it's always better to own your home. Then, you never have to worry about rent and even if you're still paying a mortgage, the price is at least fixed. But if you can't afford that, you don't have to stay in the US or some other expensive part of the world.

[@rockford835]

Its very scary to get old in the US

[@candy4428]

Yes im 43 but im terrified of my future I know 43 doesn't seem old but im doing my planning and investing you have 2 now or you will homeless.

[@sfreddy]

As someone that is 65 I empathize. I have worked very hard all of my life or at least from the age of 15. But you know what? I am ok. Perspective is a valuable thing I have aquired. We all, regardless of age, can take better care of eachother.

[@sfreddy]

@@candy4428 I disagree. That is not how it works. First of all, this is your life. Being terrified is unhelpful. A lot of people do not have the option of investing. And, bottom line, we all die.

[@candy4428]

@@sfreddy thanks for the positive feedback lol... fuck

[@imanjones3807]

@@candy4428 I will be 47 shortly and I have to do the same. I do qualify for a pension in 8yrs but I will need more to survive

[@sweezs4874]

There’s no reason why veterans, the elderly and ppl with medical disabilities should be treated like this !!

[@1Letter23Numbers.]

Capitalism. They've outlived their usefulness and are not profitable through the means of labor and production. We live in a society that embraces the lowest possible cost for the highest profit. We live in a throw away society, and high quality of goods isn't profitable so we've been trained to accept inferior goods and services as the norm. Landlords want to make profits so why is it so surprising they'd want to squeeze as much profit as possible. They aren't in the business of caring. Capitalism doesn't care about equality and fairness. It's unfortunate what is happening all over the US, but when corporations run the government the little people lose. We live in a plutocracy and people keep voting for it because they're focusing on issues that are smoke screens to distract from real issues.

[@melaniestarkey7868]

@@1Letter23Numbers. Everything you share makes a lot of sense you are a very wise person

[@rickuyeda4818]

I'm 71 and own my own 4 bedroom 2 story house. I made sure to pay it off when I retired 10 years ago.

[@youtubesucks1499]

@@1Letter23Numbers. What is unfair about Capitalism? You can open a business, make investments and money. What makes you think you are entitled to someone else's property?

[@1Letter23Numbers.]

@@youtubesucks1499 It's interesting that you ask what gives someone the right to take someone else's property. The story is based in the US, a country founded by people and later a government that literally came into someone's homeland and took it all. It's not surprising that people with that mindset would embrace capitalism and all its problems. Profit is good; it's a motivator and people should be rewarded for their effort. That said, setting up a system where the minority controls the majority of wealth and resources because they make the rules and continue to give themselves the upper hand while holding down everyone else is pretty messed up. This is why the people in power argue about immaterial issues so that people won't focus on the things that matter. This is how they keep the upper hand.

[@rodentcafeteria]

If the vast majority of the residents living in this facility are seniors on fixed incomes, exactly where does Azria Health Longview think the extra money for these rent increases is supposed to come from? Are the seniors supposed to suddenly go out and get jobs? They don't have any more money to give. But you already knew that! This makes no sense. Nothing but greed.

[@truther001]

Some will probably get roommates like the one lady who has a 2 bedroom. Lots of that happening in California. I know an elderly widow who rents out all 3 bedrooms in her 4 bed house. It's the only way she can make the payment.

[@KC-dr3cg]

I know some senior citizens who have a home but they are choosing to move into a car right now to save $800 a month for what might happen in the next year or two years because they maybe only have $40,000 in savings and that could be eaten up in one medical event

[@ursulasmith6402]

Exactly

[@ursulasmith6402]

Well, here you have it. We need universal health care.

[@dcg590]

You can’t expect the rent to stay the same when the cost of maintaining and insuring property has doubled. It’s just facts

[@GuardBunny010]

I feel bad for our seniors that are on fixed incomes. Seniors should come first!

[@melanieevaldi6468]

Especially the ones who put their lives on the line when they enlist. The greed around the world is discusting.

[@Pcarnevaaa]

Everyone lives on a fixed income for the most part

[@SDALLE99]

I don’t. They have a lifetime to get their shit together and yet they don’t, and seem blissfully nonchalant. They scream at younger people for being entitled yet expect everyone to feel sorry for them. They contributes the least and have the least value to society. The fact that old people is tolerated is already enough mercy.

[@msg2364]

its unconscionable and greedy what is happening with unaffordable housing for seniors and low income people. The Government and its system is accountable to the epidemic of homelessness...Greed and heartlessness towards the most vulnerable! shame on them!

[@ruthquetant7375]

This is criminal ‼

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

No, it's capitalism.

[@daviddonayre2654]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 BOTH!

[@donnakeeling3781]

Shame on you. Taking Advantage of Senior's. God is watching. All about Greed.

[@ericwilliams1721]

There should be a law against this unfortunately it's not it's so heartbreaking

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

Why would there be a law against this? This is capitalism. Republican lawmakers have been talking ill of people like Bernie Sanders and how bad socialism is. If there was a law to stop this, that would be socialism. Everyone has said how bad socialism is. Well, this is capitalism!

[@NotfromDetroit]

It’s so sad they worked all their lives & some are veterans to be treated like that.

[@jacobnapkins1155]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 No it's not there's zoning laws and a lot of other factors at play that have benefited home owners and real estate speculators for years it is not capitalism by any means.

[@jacobnapkins1155]

We need rent control now to protect the elderly.

[@dcg590]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 socialism is waaaay worse. Enough with the laws. People need to prepare for retirement much better. Capitalism keeps competitive prices happening. Without it, costs would never go down. Unfortunately, this community has costs and the people living there have to pay for it.

[@mablepruitt886]

I FEEL YOUR PAIN. I'M IN TEXAS IN A SENIOR CITIZENS APARTMENT.

[@xko8207]

It's absolutely awful this is happening. I hope your rent does not go up.

[@anthonykence9954]

The working poor always have the problems, or the seniors on fixed income.

[@SignedOff402]

Big corporations and investment groups are buying property and forcing the tenant out is achieved by a hike in rent so high. The politicians are failing to address this affordable housing crisis. New construction is high end for the most part.

[@truckingwithtobee]

I hope all of these companies that took over these places go under I hope they lose their asses for doing stuff like this to people

[@MaryJaneJones.]

They will get a bail out like always.

[@imanjones3807]

Yessssss!!! 🤬😡😬

[@adagio7635]

I live in a small city in upstate New York. My rent last year was 722 for a one bed. Next year it will be 1022. That’s a 41% increase. Just sharing the story for others to see.oh and I have a corporate landlord

[@GETINLOSER]

Hey from Canajoharie lol

[@savannahsmiles1797]

small here

[@luiscruz679]

This is happening everywhere 😳 even in the middle of nowhere basically

[@tedb7402]

Happening in Tennessee also sadly. This is a national disgrace! I've been in this apartment for at least 7 year's. Greed is the main cause! These apartments are not worth the money they want.

[@jeannie20001]

Amen Ted D and another thing that makes me mad is when they remodel these apartments and houses the rent goes up. This is so wrong all over the world it's going to be like mad maxx around here soon, with the prices steady going up.

[@tedb7402]

@@jeannie20001 Exactly! They remodel the inside but not the outside where I was! To me the outside is far more important than the inside in this case. They think most people are to stupid to see the shambles on the outside and you know what? Most people won't see it, but if someone who has done construction See's it, it would be a different story!

[@abyss104]

Not greed. People did not pay rent during the Pandemic. Some people were working and still took advantage of landlords. They are trying to recoup for lost expenses and also catch up with the inflation of maintenance , oil and repairs. Its business

[@tedb7402]

@@abyss104 They pull in about 692,000 dollar's per year on 3 buildings built in the 70's who's siding has holes in it from year's of hail damage among other things wrong!!! 1 building is new. Honesty do you think they're worth it???

[@dcg590]

@@tedb7402does that matter? No one lives for free. You hate the landlords. But you know your cost of living has gone up 25-30% since the plandemic, but landlords aren’t allowed to adjust for their costs going up are they because their ‘leeches’. Not true. They’re running a business, for profit. Somewhere along the line, landlords have been painted the bad guy but no other business owner has. Aren’t tenants who didn’t pay for 3 years the leeches? Landlords have costs that go up too but for some reason, people think they shouldn’t have to pay more. It’s ridiculous

[@DistractedDaisy]

Really - IOWA?? is there anyplace that people can be saved from these vulture investment management companies???

[@walkingthepath4964]

What is happening is greed, evil. In WA my apartment complex was sold and property management took over. Just moved to another state, trying to survive. I'm going through this at 50, starting all over. Can't imagine at their ages. It's just so freaking evil.

[@ShannonsBibleStudy]

I'm watching this in March '22. I would love a follow up on this.

[@melanieevaldi6468]

I want the same.

[@eckankar7756]

If he's been there for 97 years why didn't he buy a house?

[@getreadynow647]

@@eckankar7756 Some elderly I know sell their homes to live in places like that for convenience because the houses are too much to keep up at their age. I

[@ShannonsBibleStudy]

@@eckankar7756 Why are you asking me?

[@coreyh716]

@@eckankar7756 Most that live in these communities downsize and use the cash to help afford these places and the nursing help that comes with it.

[@sherryhillman9197]

These Governor’s need to pass legislation to stop these excessive rent hikes but l bet some of them probably own some of these properties.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

Why? That would be socialism.

[@Iris-zq5mq]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 I can understand where you are coming from but there should be a rent spike cap though. In Orange County Florida, they are trying to pass a 5% increase cap. Many out of state companies are buying out rental properties here and increasing rent as much as 50%.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@Iris-zq5mq Oh, I completely agree with you. I guess you didn't get the point of my snarky remark, so I'll explain. What do republicans always say? We don't want socialism. We don't want Bernie Sanders. We don't want to be like Venezuela. And I agree that socialism is bad. BUT I ALSO AGREE THAT CAPITALISM IS BAD. Any one thing run amok is bad and a combination of the two is what's best. GOP voters have been screaming how capitalism is so great. Well, THIS IS CAPITALISM! Capitalism means there should be no restrictions on what I want to sell. If someone can afford the 50% rent increase, then guess what? They're the winners! The losers should pull themselves up by their bootstraps, I guess!

[@truther001]

They are surely in bed with the owners

[@Cugastratos]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Actually certain socialist aspects are being reasonably implemented by the majority of US allies. Like NATIONALIZED HEALTHCARE. The problem in the US with capitalism, is that we allowed corporate america to have too much say and manipulation in legislation and regulations that we lost what America should have. FREE MARKET CAPITALISM. Capitalism here is NOT consumer driven, but driven by market power of corporate america. Monopoly, duopoly, triopoly is the name of the game. We don't have proper market competition anymore. One large conglomerate can be pulling in cash from hundreds, if not thousands of minor brands, smaller companies they bought out. Examples Kraft Foods, Bimbo breads and pastries. They are Monopolies trying not to LOOK like monoplies in the public eye.

[@kayvoigt1735]

I'm going to be putting my home up for sale because I can no longer afford the taxes. Politicians really don't care if you're a senior. I guess they won't be happy unless they have a grocery cart and living in a tent.

[@lisascott4207]

I’m also in the same boat. My house is paid off but they are taxing us out. Good luck. I definitely feel your pain.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Stimulus wasn't free after all

[@domesticterrorist9969]

All it takes is one broken down car, one medical bill, one accident. It’s scary how easy it is for us to fall into debt and become homeless. The gray area really needs to be spoken about more.

[@yolandawray7153]

Very sad just a greedy America

[@sd8023]

That happened to me in aAtlanta.. 30 percent increase from big boy takeover,, then I had to pay out $4000 to move my things to another state out of Georgia I am a senior this is such a burden I’m trying to pay this all back..

[@savannahsmiles1797]

don't PAY it back look on You tube for why seniors shouldn't worry about debt

[@JohnJones-mu5mh]

shame this poor woman is being forced to move due to a large increase that does not match her income what happens now to our aging

[@truther001]

The NWO rulers are trying to kill off the elderly. It is now legal to get assisted suicide if you are depressed. Some of the globalist bast*rds are saying that no one should be living after the age of 70. No one but them, of course. And the lie that companies can't get workers is total BS.

[@sierrachoco5271]

AARP - do what your organization usually does - NOTHING!!!

[@ohiosbestpeach770]

I wonder what government officials think is going to happen once your senior population becomes homeless?

[@truther001]

Go to LA. There are plenty of seniors and disabled vets living on the streets. But all the undocumented immigrants have housing. Maybe our senile Mr. President has made deals with some of these corporations to house illegals. There are some beautiful complexes in LA which are for illegals only. That's why they are bussing them all over the country now. All funded by US taxpayers. Makes me sick.

[@nativecree3366]

They have millions of illegal immigrants but that's why they're kicking the seniors in the veterans out they don't care about the older generation they just want the vote of the immigrants you don't see any of those on the street but you still see our women men and children living in tents on the street and now seniors and veterans and disabled people

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

Nothing. There are already a lot of seniors on the streets.

[@Pcarnevaaa]

Why do I feel people like them make fun of millennials and tell them “get a new jerb” or “move in with 12 people” Now they getting it back…

[@thedude1666]

Corporate greed taking advantage of seniors. SHAME ON YOU!!!

[@Tony-hx2fj]

Many rentals are owned by blue collar workers that saved instead of spending for their future. Rents are high because costs and taxes are so high. Rent control would be o.k if when repairs need to be made, unit is destroyed by tenant, tenant doesn't pay rent and GOVERNMENT pays, AND IF utilities don't go up and property taxes aren't raised, then I as a landlord would vote for rental control, if not I would sell my rentals to home buyers and let the renters go to hell looking for a few less rentals to live in!!

[@eckankar7756]

$1500 for a 2ba 2br including meals. Assisted living also includes laundry, house keeping, set up your meds, activities. Looks like a pretty nice place, the price doesn't sound that bad. it is a huge jump all at once but there was government support for so many years that kept the rent low. Sounds like it's just now back to where it should be.

[@pimentocheesesandwich3065]

Azria Health is a for profit private company. That is part of the problem.

[@sinebar]

The federal government needs to step in and take these senior living homes from greedy corporations and offer seniors a price based on their income. Even $800 a month is appalling for a senior on fixed income.

[@marcanthonysalon]

A nation that doesn't take care of it's elderly and the youth is...

[@truther001]

Yeah. Plenty of young people coming out of foster homes with no place to go and broken souls.

[@csandford6011]

I wish the government would stop this there she has to leave for friends and she was one of the first people to move there and she keeps her place very nice senior citizens shouldn't have to go through this and after they made a complaint they lowered the rent so that goes to show you that they were ripping her off but it's too much for her on budgeted income I understand want to raise my rent 37% so I can't stay & another lease either this is not inflation this is price gouging.

[@dcg590]

Why the government? That’s the problem, too many expecting someone else to bail them out. These people should have prepared, not to mention, renting forever gets you nowhere.

[@CDN1975]

WW2 vets should have had free housing for life. Sad.

[@BruceLee-lm7lh]

But illegal aliens get free stuff lazy people from South America stealing our money

[@blackthoughtachieves2210]

2 bed, 2 bath units for $1,200-$1,500 a month?! And they look like ish. Greed is a sin, and these so-called 'developers' need a heart. My 2,000 sq.ft., 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is only $700 a month. God help us all.

[@eckankar7756]

Their apartment was adorable. Assisted living also includes meals, assistance with bathing, laundry, housekeeping, setting up their medications, 24/hour emergency assistance. In Arizona it is 3 times that.

[@Tony-hx2fj]

where do you live, Phillipines? You better buy quick cause your rent absolutely wont stay that cheap for long. wait till your landlord needs to do a repair and finds out how much things have gone up. You should really feel ashamed taking advantage of someone. Paying $700 /month!! you are stealing from the owner.

[@melaniestarkey7868]

You can just see the smile and sharp teeth on the crooks raising the rent I don't care who you are You're harming older adults You have found a way to abuse them to the point they have no home

[@cattigereyes1]

No senators or congress cares! This is America after all!

[@puravida5683]

Besides, if they weren't millionaires when they came to office, they made millions in office!

[@katiedid1851]

Corporate shareholders are profiting, in every kind of business. Rich are getting richer poor getting poorer.

[@howellwong11]

This is why I depend on no one. I can only depend on myself and I have so far. I am 89 years old and worked for every penny that I have.

[@winning3329]

Oweleyes - not everyone is as lucky as you so please have some empathy for those who don't have it so easy.

[@howellwong11]

@@winning3329 I never had anything easy at the beginning and I'm not lucky except having a good brain.

[@cosmicllama6910]

@@howellwong11 you also achieved most of it in a completely different economy. The playing field is completely different for millennials and gen Z

[@howellwong11]

@@cosmicllama6910 That may be true. The US today is not the US I knew. I always say that I was lucky to be born in the year I was born and in the USA.

[@cosmicllama6910]

@@howellwong11 I'm glad some people got to experience the best years of the USA too, but I think it has come at too much of a cost to too many other people in the world for too long. Our karma is stacked and I fear it's time to pay up

[@tcalip2968]

Every time the troublemakers are called out, the Federal Government allows innocent People to get harassed. Immaturity is not the norm.

[@JTDyer21]

This should anger all Americans. This kind of insanity is completely ridiculous and completely avoidable as there's no reason prices should go up this much. It's just plain greed.

[@Tony-hx2fj]

Rent control would be o.k if when repairs need to be made, unit is destroyed by tenant, tenant doesn't pay rent and GOVERNMENT pays, AND IF utilities don't go up and property taxes aren't raised, then I as a landlord would vote for rental control, if not I would sell my rentals to home buyers and let the renters go to hell looking for a few less rentals to live in!!

[@JTDyer21]

@@Tony-hx2fj, look man greed is greed. There's nothing wrong with any business to make a reasonable profit. We all know prices go up and that's not the issue. The issue is completely unreasonable price gouging in the name of "free markets". I have no problem with landlords to make a fair profit. What angers me is many landlords want to raise rents cause lazy tenants who won't pay that's used as an excuse by landlords to raise rents on responsible tenants who do pay their rent on time. That's completely unreasonable and WRONG!!!! You don't penalize good people who do what's right just because others don't pay. That's theft!!!!! If a tenant is paying his rent on time then LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!!

[@JohnSmith-ps7hf]

I am saving every penny for my early retirement in other country. This country doesn't treat the old people right.

[@narc699]

Where would you go?

[@JohnSmith-ps7hf]

@@narc699 I visit Thailand and Asia several time a year. I also have a Canadian passport because my mom is Canadian. I like travelling, and I haven't decided where to retire yet.

[@candy4428]

@@JohnSmith-ps7hf im with you on that get your money in America and leave to retire else where I know I am as well America is about getting money not about living here anymore for retirement.

[@millerforester6237]

you are right.

[@MaryOKC]

That’s because they want to get away from having Medicaid renters which pay very little compared to cash renters which pay $4,000+/mos. My mom is the last one in a facility who is on Medicaid and her rent went up when social security got a cost of living increase…her rent went up $125 while her social security $55.

[@dcg590]

Mom should be with you

[@MaryOKC]

@@dcg590 she refuses to move where I am … I’ve been trying for years…she says it’s too hot ..

[@jimmyhoffa2458]

Some just seem to forget they would not have what they have if it wasn't for our seniors. They opened doors for you to be able to do and have what you have now. Take care of your seniors. That should come naturally!

[@joyaustin6581]

Translation. Its nice so they see area to overcharge. Owner wants a new mansion

[@FaisalKhan-wf8ys]

They should stay put. The community should come out and stand up. It's happening today, it will happen 30 years from now.

[@champbrady633]

Need laws to prevent the extortion and predatory abuse of the elderly and all people. If they were already pre approved based on established income, then partys' should not be able to void a contract with non consented rate increases. Protection

[@concernedcitizen7781]

During pandemic I paid rent faithfully and now I feel punished. I cannot afford rent anywhere.

[@pamelahomeyer748]

I have to laugh because people in the GOP want the elderly to go back to work but they don't want to hire them

[@chelseaap]

Wow deep

[@daviddonayre2654]

You are an i diot. Worthless b iden caused all this s hi t

[@hermanrogers1325]

Rent is coming for your savings account car payments beer money food money credit card payment and utilities payment

[@Tony-hx2fj]

thats right, instead of spending on this shit,, you should save every penny you could , every penny, and buy your own house where you could afford. Learn from the Mexicans, earn money , save, save save, and then buy where they could afford (for them , Mexico )

[@yolandalcheek462]

This is horrible to target seniors

[@bettyboop3353]

Why is no one advocating for rent controls to prevent seniors and others from becoming homeless?

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

Why aren't you?

[@jennamont6618]

F these LLC's, man, They have dollar signs where their souls used to be. So now, anyone making less than $80,000 will be homeless.

[@CC12398]

The joke is going to be on all of these companies and landlords when they can't find people to fill up these places again.

[@myraelliott9855]

Investors should not be allowed to do this it’s going to be another pandemic of homelessness of seniors

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

But isn't this the capitalism that Americans say they love?

[@sierrachoco5271]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 I hear you on that one - we really need moderates back, the extremist on both the left and right will kill this nation!!!

[@eckankar7756]

REITs are buying up everything, some specialize in nursing homes.

[@christinebuckingham8369]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Only a very small minority with a very large amount of money, who also have very small hearts and consciences feel that way!

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 I saw on another video where Chinese government were saying houses are for citizens to live in and not speculated. In the comment section were crying and talking a lot of smack.

[@zorazorazorzzora8333]

In the US we’re viewed as consumers not CITIZENS … the days are gone when we were citizens…

[@fixitright9709]

Affordability period?, this is a joke

[@suehammer6236]

California even if you own your home. Our property taxes went up and they call it a fire tax fee of 157.26 per parcel and the kicker is a 3 % cost of living annually. Social security doesn't even get a 3% cost of living annually. Then my fire insurance went up 800 dollars per year. Then Medicare went up. They are running the elderly out every way they can. Now food, gas. Even your cable bill added 1.99 per month for the state sports fee again. They did I think 2 years ago.

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

I'm retired/ disabled living in a independent living apartment building with a one bedroom managed by National Church residences here in Atlanta and my rent has gone up for a one bedroom apartment from 740 a month starting in 2018 to 900 in 2022 and the average rent across the city runs around 1812 a month and even in this neighborhood housing rent is now 1114 a month . Seniors are getting left behind all over the country in this crisis

[@chrislemaster2695]

Mr Krabs must be the CEO

[@sandylane3396]

They are doing this to seniors in Mobile home community’s as well . The greed is real .

[@narc699]

What a nightmare for the elderly! Who in america can help the people?

[@eckankar7756]

That man is 98 years old and never bought a house or saved or invested? What did they do with their decades of working age?? Houses were dirt cheap and easy to afford for decades, they all should have a paid off house and savings.

[@ursulasmith6402]

@@eckankar7756 exactly, many missed the bus of opportunities.

[@bethriley9757]

Money money money!!!!!! Only thing that matters!!!

[@FoamandStuff]

Build more housing. Flood the market with enough housing, more than what the demand is and prices stabilize or drop as landlords are forced to lower rent and compete for tenants. We have competition everywhere expect in housing, healthcare, and utilities. When the government is helping to fuel this unaffordable housing crisis by blocking new construction through zoning laws or cutting funding to build and sustain affordable housing it’s making the problem worse. Simply pointing the finger at landlords is an easy scapegoat and doesn’t address the real root cause.

[@SaltyMinorcan]

the local governments do zoning but I don't think that has as much to do with it as greed.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

While zoning laws don't help, that's not the issue. Shell companies are coming in and buying everything up. This drives up the costs of homes to the point that only the upper middle class and the wealthy can afford it and even they land up severely overpaying for homes. Those who can't afford to buy, have to rent. At that point, these shell companies can raise the rent as much as they feel like.

[@SaltyMinorcan]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 yeah. the rw is on steroids and their voters think there's too much liberalism. hell I'd love to see some good old fashioned liberal policies again.

[@nathanielsingleton6302]

Say it with me! Monopoly.

[@kimberleyroberts113]

This is greed. They know they can do this if the market supports it. I live in a rust belt city and there is a tight market here. If the market is hot enough, these corporate entities/ hedge fund/REITs will buy property sight unseen and not bother to inspect it. They have the capital to rehab it and charge big$$$ rent.

[@David53D]

If the government hadn't provided afordability grants then the senors would have found something more appropriate to their situations. Usually when the government gets involved it creates such problems which is then blamed on greedy landlords most people not understanding that such landlords provide much needed housing, have risked their investments and must deal with many obstacles.

[@suehammer6236]

California. We received a social security increase, but then the the Medicare rate increase from A to B by 15%. When our politicians make deals will low income are usually only good for 5 years.

[@toonietime8239]

What’s happening to them should be illegal. The rental mentality is no different from a parasite that preys and feeds on a host. I’m getting a home built on land I own and in the meantime I rent a small place. My rent is over $1200 a month as well (the reason I’m building my own home, paid for). So I’m not going into my golden years paying a greedy mthreffer rent for a cheap not-worth-it, overpriced hovel, that offers no true privacy because you got others living on top of you, under you, and on both sides! Not worth it.

[@sherribrawn3757]

Here in New Brunswick Canada our rents have skyrocketed over 30%, with some 50=75%! Seniors, and low income families were already struggling and now this.

[@harmony3279]

This is a disgrace!!

[@michaelmyers2108]

I'm moving to Mexico when I retire

[@seand67]

Gotta love corporate greed in America....smh

[@Youmightknow111]

This is just wrong

[@cable30]

New owners just wanna charge more to do other stuff and make back what they spent to get the places for any reason so higher rent to respend other ways. this same thing happening to anyplace of new owners to get back what spend to buy places.

[@dcg590]

Well, new owners can do what they want. Owning property is a business like any other, for profit which is why people need to buy their own property

[@Tony-hx2fj]

why would their be a new owner if they didnt do it for profit, do you still believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny?

[@raindroph5120]

High rent is happening everywhere.

[@catriniasmith4833]

It's getting worse and worse 😞 people don't have jobs so they threatened to evict. Now they are picking on the retired elderly. All because of the Pandemic smh We have to have a law that protects us in a disaster not robs us of something we have no control over.

[@pursedelighted8313]

The so called.pandemic is really a scamdemic.shameful

[@acajudi100]

Greed is the reason for these high rents, etc., and Karma never loses an address. We reap what we sow. Forget all the stories about the rich and their problems, and help ordinary people with out tax dollars! CHICAGO!!!!??? Genocide over 60 years! GREED is the reason for high prices! I left the USA for Queretaro, Mexico on 11-2-2021, due to too deadly and expensive for this 79 years young senior on a pension. God will fix it, so we better behave or else! Stop buying the overpriced food, rent, utilities, gas, and just MOVE to where you want to live, and is safe and within your budget!. Karma never loses an address, and we better care for the USA first or else....A word to the wise is sufficient. I have always purchased online for home delivery. FYI: Stop killing each other, and tear the brown masks off of others killing you. Thank you for these excellent videos. Sharing is caring. . Stay blessed and safe.I eat grits, hominy, turkey bacon and sausage. I love Supreme frozen beef tamales, and i serve them in Hormel turkey chili with beans. Red beans and rice, Corn Beef hash, mustard greens, spinach, mac and cheese from scratch, Beef thick bologna, can fruits. pancakes, soups, Mazola corn oil, turkey wings and cornbread dressing, tuna, sardines i mustard. Louisiana hot sauce. Chicken bone in breast smoldered in gravy, Rice A Roni, eggs, seasonings, oatmeal, water, Pepsi, etc. Thank you. beef stew, catfish, can red salmon for croquettes. potatoes, flour, rice, instant potatoes and milk, Cheerios. butter,etc. Bruce can sweet potatoes, Sauerkraut, olives, figs, nuts, corn meal, Folgers Instant Coffee. FYI: The tornadoes has just taken many people's preps and their homes. I shop online every six months for Walmart grocery home delivery, and I eat my preps and share with non beggars. Currency collapse is happening worldwide, and it will destroy all of us, but God is in charge forever. Look at Lebanon, Venezuela, USA, etc. etc. We can lose material stuff in seconds, and the bodies, that protects our sou.l Living here is a test from GOD. You are on team God, or team Satan. Your actions speaks louder than words. You will reap what you have sown. Put a d before anger, and you get danger. Evil and heartless cowards kill unarmed people. Karma never loses an address.

[@rickboer7715]

Same problem where I live. New management took over in my building and the the rent skyrocketed. They also made repairs that were not necessary and decided to stick it to us like it or lump it.

[@kartiersupremewhite330]

Extremely interesting and informative. This is Horrible and Disgusting! Keep,affordable housing for Seniors.

[@Aikynbreusov]

We used our military to built the American freeway system (interstate highway system) in the 50s..... why can't we use them to build houses for the public ???

[@shawncrabtree7000]

Seriously.... Are you high?

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@shawncrabtree7000 nor high.....just common sense....... in time of an emergency, we need to make our military versatile..... the military has some of the best engineers and most self-discipline labor force.... housing shortage is a national security threat...... the army can help..... war is not the answer to our American social illnesses.....and black poverty

[@Aikynbreusov]

@@shawncrabtree7000 and your best solution is????? Illegal immigrants????? Certainly, the blacks won't build..... nor do they want to built......

[@Tony-hx2fj]

@@shawncrabtree7000 should use non violent criminals to do grunt work too!

[@Tony-hx2fj]

@@Aikynbreusov there are plenty of cheap homes that need fixing in the Rust Belt, Gary , Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Youngstown, Detroit and on and on. Govt should fix them and send all the homeless their, Let the rebuild these cities to the glory they once were!!!!

[@angelastewart9497]

Pure Greed . This is happening all over . It need to stop

[@nicholasthompson7690]

Awful

[@cheryllmorais5116]

Why can't they keep it affordable for those who have lived there for many years and just have the rate hikes for new residents that are !moving in ???

[@catherinep2034]

Couldnt they have come to a compromise? That just seems like way too high of a price hike.

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

It's all about the money. Welcome to reality.

[@catherinep2034]

@@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050 yeah, very sad this reality is becoming

[@Noneofyourbizniz1]

Nothing but greed happening here and it’s disgusting.

[@zencat55]

Azria also closed down their old nursing home buildings and kicked out the residents in favor of building new facilities. It sounds good until you realize they did not build the new facilities anywhere close to the old ones. They left the communities with no viable nursing home options. This rent hike doesn't surprise me at all.

[@teresaalford5978]

There is NO forever home unless YOU bought it and paid it off!!!!!!!

[@jeffe.1586]

Shame on the new company for the rent increase. Rent for seniors on limited income should be based on their monthly income...same goes for mobile home park rentals where you "rent" the lot your mobile or modular house sits on. Rent should be based on your monthly income.....

[@_celestial_8752]

make tiny home communities a thing. Make demolition of old unused homes or structures that are unlivable a thing. Make being resourceful a thing instead of just a logo

[@jimmyday9536]

I read all these comments about how we need to help our senior citizens, but not one person has actually offered to donate. Sad.

[@AmyBethB]

That is exactly what happened to us. We moved. I got lucky. Found a new place with a price closer to what I was paying.

[@dividendfire855]

850$ for 2 bed 2 bath and utilities included….come on people rental properties need to make a profit, what do you expect from them to take a loss forever ?

[@rickuyeda4818]

In California, 10 years ago, rent of an elder in a single bedroom apartment was $3K a month.

[@5GoldenR]

It's criminal. Corporate gouging, affecting seniors is unforgivable.

[@cindyrolle6476]

Disgraceful. This is America. MAGA

[@pamelamays4186]

This is shameful!

[@mjblue84]

Where are the politicians? Rent Control is needed. Stop this insane greed.

[@Yappinbear]

If you don't own your home, you should not have any expectation that you will live that house forever. Homeowners are under threat of losing everything because of the gross mismanagement of our country. Landlords took a huge hit when they were told they were not allowed to evict for non payment of rent.

[@sfreddy]

They did not. It is not about who took the loss. Why is it that we are in this situation? It is not about supporting renters that cannot afford or owners that cannot. Why is it an, "either, or"? These are questions we are not encouraged to ask.

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

This was happening way before the pandemic.

[@sallyclay1974]

This problem is happening in every state. Greedy corporations have taken over. Its disgusting now! It's not just, in the rental market. Its also rising mortgage payments. Im retired in Danbury, CT. I have a housing voucher. The problem with that is, in New England, in better neighborhoods, they don't want affordable housing. They only want wealthy seniors. I never realized that, in the 36 years I worked . Now, that I'm a senior, the places I've been looking, r horrible places, run by Fed housing. There is too much inequality now.

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

It's time for revolution, mathafakas!!!!!!!!!!!! It will happen soon, I said it here and now.

[@debbieframpton3857]

Thankfully my mortgage is paid for my real estate taxes house insurance upkeep is very affordable a lot less than renting

[@managingmonasmoula9811]

This is happening all across the U.S. very sad.

[@yolandalcheek462]

There should never be rent increases For seniors. This is too much