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Seniors Face Skyrocketing Rent Hikes at Chateau Pierrefonds
26 Sep
Summary
- Families received notices of significant rent increases for residents.
- One resident's rent increased by $1,500 monthly for higher care needs.
- Chateau Pierrefonds management cites need for additional staff funding.
Families at Chateau Pierrefonds are contesting steep rent hikes communicated in recent lease renewal notices. For instance, one 95-year-old resident's monthly rent has been proposed to increase by $1,500, reaching a total of $5,840. This adjustment follows a reassessment indicating heightened needs in daily living activities.
Another family reported an additional $4,500 monthly charge for their 90-year-old mother who has dementia. Concerns have been raised regarding the lack of consent for these assessments and the transparency of the service charge breakdowns. Management has stated these increases are necessary to fund additional staff required for resident care.
Legal experts emphasize that consent from residents or their legal representatives is crucial for any increase in services. Management acknowledges communication could have been better but maintains that current leases permit such assessments. They are exploring options like discounted rates to assist affected families.
Families are pursuing action, including meeting with the Quebec Ombudsman and their local health authority, while also considering legal avenues to challenge these substantial rent adjustments.
