![]() “As Prince George’s residents continue fighting against rent hikes and for a permanent rent stabilization bill, tenants must know their rights and be united in this housing justice movement,” closed Jorge Benitez-Perez, CASA’s lead organizer for Prince George’s County. I am committed to continuing to work on ensuring each senior facility is abiding by the temporary rent stabilization legislation, and we will be ensuring that this issue is front and center in the permanent rent stabilization bill.” It is disappointing that we now are seeing senior living facilities trying to take advantage of senior residents by raising rents more than the 3% cap. “The Rent Stabilization Act was passed by the People’s Council to ensure that vulnerable populations would not be at risk of losing their homes. “I stand with CASA and the seniors at Marwood, in their fight for fair housing,” said Prince George’s county council member Krystal Oriadha, District 7. This rent hike is too much for me, I can’t afford it. After 2 years, it went up to $1,807 for this same one bedroom apartment. Swan explained, “My rent was about $1,579 for a one bedroom apartment. The management instead retaliates with threats to not renew their leases. Only when tenants communicated news about the press conference to the landlord did a landlord representative respond, pitching a meeting in late October. The demands to meet with the owners of Marwood, Conifer Realty, LLC, have been neglected since June 2023. We have complained to the management as the summer has waned on, but nothing has been done.” She added, “We have not had air conditioning in the community room for two months now. This increase is more than the 3% rent stabilization law in Prince George’s County.” When I signed a new lease in June 2023, my rent went up to $1,513. Two years ago, I moved into the Marwood Senior Apartments and was paying $1,258 under tax credit for a one bedroom apartment. Residents have been trying to meet with their landlord since June of 2023, but their landlord has failed to respond to requests.Īnother resident, Synester Scott shared, “I have lived in Prince George’s County for over 50 years. Seniors at Marwood unanimously sent a letter of demands to the representatives and owners of Marwood apartments and Conifer Realty, LLC, with the hope to meet with residents in a timely manner. This year, it went up to $1,523, a $301 increase. Because of rent hikes, I later moved to a 1 bedroom apartment two years ago which was $1,212. “When I came here to Marwood Senior Apartments, I was paying $900 for a two bedroom apartment. But Prince Georgians have been abused when it comes to rent after the pandemic protections ended,” stated Bishop. “I chose to retire here because it is a great county. Bishop, a Prince Georgian for 18 years and a resident of Marwood Senior Apartments for 15 years. One of the senior citizens standing up for their rights is Mr. Supported by immigrant advocacy organization CASA, senior citizens held this press conference in front of the apartment complex to share their outrage: despite the temporary rent stabilization bill in Prince George’s County that caps increases at 3 percent, Conifer Realty, LLC, has continued implementing increases to the rent well beyond the allowed amount. Marwood is more than a 's home.Upper Marlboro, MD - On August 17, the residents of Marwood Senior Apartments publicly denounced their landlord, Conifer Realty, LLC, for unfair rent increases and maintenance issues. Here at Marwood Senior Apartments we offer quality living with a personal and professional touch. As development continues in the community, there will be access to walking trails along with a brand new community center, pool, and putting green, which will be fee accessible. Our location within the Cantex Homes' Marwood Senior Community features an entrance guardhouse, professional security, and lighted streets. This exclusive combination of elegant homes and our pictorial apartment complex is geared towards a mature active adult community. This newly developed well-designed neighborhood of Marwood includes impressive homes developed by Centex Homes. For the active adult, Marwood Senior Apartments is ideal for carefree scenic living while centrally accessible to Washington, D.C., Virginia, Annapolis and Baltimore for social activity and entertainment. The picturesque four story building of 155 charming apartments located on the outskirts of Washington, DC is situated in the serene pastoral setting for Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Marwood Senior Apartments is a brand new stylish apartment complex for the independent active adult 62 and older.
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