California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'

California are now facing a surge in their cost of living by more than $1,000 per month for rent and other fees, sparking outrage in the community, according to a report.

Murrieta resident Yvonne Collins, whose mother and stepfather live at Paradise Village in National City, California, was told by her mother that a newsletter informed them they would be required to pay an additional $1,000 in rent each month, FOX 5 of San Diego reported.National City is located about six miles from San Diego."They couldn’t believe it.

My mom was like, ‘The rent’s going to go up $1,000’ – and I’m like, ‘That has to be a mistake.’ Nobody does that. Then I took a look at the newsletter – and sure enough, it was true," Collins said, FOX 5 reported.SUGGESTED: Dozens of families to be displaced in Diamond Bar after city red tags condo complexIn the newsletter, Paradise Village management announced starting in October occupants who live with two people in a unit, such as an elderly married couple, will now be charged $1,000 more a month while all residents will have their rent increased by $100.Collins said her mother and stepfather, who fell in love with the residence after their first tour and have enjoyed living there for a year, are now concerned they may no longer be able to afford it."I’m livid.

I cannot believe someone would do this. My mom and her husband are 85 years old, on a fixed income. Most of the people in there are between 80 — I’ve met people who are 95.