Residents of the Willow Run 55-plus community in Limerick, Montgomery County, are facing a significant challenge as a proposed rent increase of over 50 percent is set to take effect on September 1.
What we know:
The sudden hike has left many residents, including retirees, feeling trapped and uncertain about their future.
85-year-old Kathy Saxon and her husband Joe, an 86-year-old retired Navy veteran, were shocked to receive notice of the rent increase for the lot their manufactured home sits on.
Like their neighbors, they own their home but rent the land, leaving them in a difficult position as the homes are not mobile.
What they're saying:
Joe Saxon described the situation as "highway robbery," while Kathy expressed concern about the feasibility of selling their home with such a hi