Residents of The Village at Willow Run Mobile Home Park in Limerick, PA are facing a significant financial challenge: a sudden 50% rent increase announced by the property’s corporate owner, Longview Management LLC, based in Malvern.

The community, located off Ridge Pike, is home to older adults in an age-restricted (55+) development. While residents own their manufactured homes, they must rent the lots where their homes are placed. According to notices sent out by Longview Management, the increase is scheduled to take effect September 1, 2025—giving residents just one month’s notice.

Residents and Officials Push Back

The steep rent hike has caused deep concern among residents, many of whom live on fixed incomes and worry about being priced out of their homes. Even state Rep. Joe Ciresi (D-146) has stepped in, publicly criticizing the decision:

“This sudden spike threatens their ability to remain in their homes and maintain the stability they’ve worked their entire lives for. It’s not bad business — it’s bad policy, and it undermines the very idea of attainable housing for older adults.”

Calls from residents, local media outlets, and elected officials to Longview Management have reportedly gone unanswered, leaving the community frustrated and uncertain about their future.

What This Means for Housing in Limerick

This situation highlights growing concerns about affordable housing in Montgomery County and across Pennsylvania. With demand for housing increasing and limited inventory in both traditional and manufactured home communities, older adults are especially vulnerable to sudden financial changes.

For seniors who have invested in their homes at Willow Run, the rising lot rents could make it difficult to stay in a community they’ve long called home. Advocates argue that more protections may be needed to ensure stable and affordable housing options for Pennsylvania’s aging population.

Final Thoughts

The Limerick rent increase at Willow Run Mobile Home Park raises important questions about the balance between property management decisions and the need for affordable, attainable housing in our region. As housing costs continue to climb across Pennsylvania, many families and retirees may find themselves caught in similar situations.

Source: Pottstown Mercury, August 15, 2025