Moss Hill tenants hit with price hike that sends rents as high as $2,775
SALISBURY-Residents in Moss Hill are facing a second price hike in as many years, for a property that those living inside say is falling far short of the premium price tag new management is asking for.
Residents received a letter from the current management saying a new owner, Vitus Development based out of Washington State, is set to purchase the property in December of this year from the property from Milford Twilley Rental Management.
The new rates increased prices across the board for units of all shapes and sizes, but for Resident Jamie Brumbley her home which she currently pays 1069 a month for, will see prices shoot up to $2,775.
In October of 2021, her rate was just shy of 400 dollars per month.
The original price hike came as a result of HUD status due to the conditions of the units, causing residents to lose a federal match on their rents.
Brumbley says as her monthly payments rise, the conditions have not improved, and the latest threatens to put her out of a home she’s live in for over a decade.
“There’s no ventilation right now, I have no heat, I’ve left emails, and messages in the box in our drop box, no one has contacted me back, I haven’t had heat for two weeks and it is getting colder,” Bromley said adding that her daughter and grandson left following after she says mold found in the unit was affecting the child’s breathing.
She’s calling on the City of Salisbury, or anyone that can help, to intervene with the prices and the state of the units.
“I really honestly don’t know how they’re going to get that kind of money, When the apartments look the way they do, they’re not even livable right now,” she added her message for those current and new owners “Would you want to live and raise your kids in this environment and would you pay $2800 to do that as well?”
She says the transition has also left her unclear on who to reach out to, as she says those listed as contacts on the rental price letter are not responding, leaving her ask if 2023 is the year she’ll have to say goodbye to a unit shes live in with her family for decades.
Brombley tells us housing prospects outside of the units, are no cheaper for her family.
“The housing market is so high, so what do people like me do, do we live on the street?”
47ABC Reached out to Milford and Twilley to understand the reason behind the price hike, who directed us to Vitus Development.
Vitus Development confirmed they would be purchasing the units, but upon being asked to defend the price hike, and commit to improving the state of the units, did not return a request for comment.
