Can new property management make me submit a new application form after 16 years living here? I cannot lease a 55+ that’s over $200 less.

They cannot raise your rent until your lease is up. Then they can charge whatever they want if ur State has no rent control. Mine does, Rents cannot go up more than 4% a year.

"They require applications with class discrimination limitations that keep me from moving to a Villa that’s over $200.00 a month LESS than what I pay now."

I don't understand that paragraph. How do these limitations keep u from being able to move?

Commercial and residential rental/management cost has been going up since before 2020. Then we have covid. Owners of residential rental property are seeing prices of utilities, water/sewer, liability insurance, building insurance, replacement cost for appliances, air conditioners, furnaces, plumbing material go up due to short inventory [supply and demand], not counting the cost of labor which has also gone up.

I was part of the commercial side of rental management and saw business after business not renew their leases because management and retail couldn't agree on a rent. I kept telling the owner of one building that he needed to keep his good tenants, but the cost of doing business made it difficult to think that way.

It is sad to see this happening to good residential and business tenants. Time to buckle that seat belt a bit tighter until this phase calms down.

The way things are going in this country, the homeless population is going to continue to increase and increase. Rents are going up and up. Mine went up $300 a month from last year. The property managers don't care, and if you can't afford to pay it, they will evict you. There are now homeless RN's in Florida and the west coast is getting worse and worse. Yes, some of the homeless are drug and alcohol addicts, but there are may others who are not addicts, work full time, or are seniors on SS, but don't make enough money to afford the outrageous rental costs in the area. It is only getting worse, and unfortunately as of now the tenants have little to no recourse. Play by the demands and pay the price or leave.

I'm sorry you are going through this achingass75, contact your local state reps and senators to see if they can help.

Call your assemblyman or senator.
Guess who was sympathetic to our plight and helped in the fight for affordable housing for seniors?
She is now the Vice President, of the
United States of America.

Most cities and towns of any size have landlord tenant assns. I would look up places that specialize in tenant rights and if necessary would find a lawyer who can answer questions specific to your area and situation. They can best advise you of your options as they vary widely from place to place. I sure wish you the very best.

Unless there is a state-specific exception, yes the new owners can do this.

We had an office in a family-owned building since 1989. They sold the building in March 2020 (yes, coincidentally right at the national forced shut-down). We had to re-sign a new lease and they didn't treat us the same even though we had a stellar record. The new owner used a property management company -- a large one -- and they just don't see the individuals. Sorry, that's how business goes and I'm sorry you have had to be stressed over this.

Are you in a designated "Senior Housing" building?
See a renter's rights attorney for seniors.
Look into Home Owner's Associations (HOA) for seniors.
Contact your local Senior Center.

What has worked for me may not work for you. But we received advice.
Sorry that you are going through this.

My husband and I pay 50% of our income for housing, and also could not afford to qualify for housing in this same community today.

Note: It is common that many people are in housing that they could not afford to buy or rent at today's prices. Not just low income, but also big expensive homes.

When a new owner came in, we were advised to NOT SIGN A LEASE with them. We ignored the new owner's demands/requests. Did not sign or fill out any paperwork.
The community went to the City and fought for a few years to get a rent control ordinance for seniors. And won.

We continued to pay month-to-month. Rent increases are limited by ordinances put into effect by the City. The owners have stopped harassing us
after being exposed as predatory and subject to many lawsuits lost in favor of residents. Too many of the original senior fighters have passed, and few of us are left. The fight was stressful.

Anyone new to this community has to sign a lease and pay 3 X what we are still paying. New people who sign a lease are exempt from the rent control ordinances enacted by the City, so they must pay exhorbitant rent increases.

We are not the first who have had to fight to keep our homes. It is part of the American way. Yet, by law, we are given the right to the peaceful enjoyment of our homes.

If you were my parent, I would recommend you move to the nice place you mention here because of less stress, and maybe the need to downsize and save money. Just be sure that it is some kind of rent-controlled senior housing.
It is very good advice to be on a waiting list for other senior housing. Many lists are better.

Otherwise, you might be up for a fight. Don't try this alone, align yourself with a housing alliance. Make sure there are no other reasons for which you can be evicted.

In today's world, you can reach out to many organizations for free food.
Contact your local senior center or Area Agency on Aging. They might have rental advice or a free attorney for you.

Have any family help you with your housing, if possible.

Hoping for a peaceful existence as you live out your senior years.....

I think that the fact there are new owners now, anything goes. It stinks, but legally, they have to set up their business as they see fit.

I would also think that there should be some kind of 'grandfather' clause that makes it so you are not subject to the 'new rules' but I am not a lawyer.

Are there others in your community who are in a similar situation? Maybe, if there are, you could band together and talk to a lawyer who would represent you as a group.

Good Luck with this. I'm not very familiar with 55+ housing and the market for that. The new place does sound like a good fit--and $200 goes a long way when it's just you and the cat!