Housing agencies warn of rising homelessness among older renters

Housing agencies have warned that the number of older people facing homelessness is expected to rise in the coming years. According to the Irish Examiner, the warning comes as more people remain renting in later life. [1]

The Irish Examiner reported the experience of a 62 year old woman, identified by the pseudonym Rose, who became homeless recently. She was placed in a family hub in Dublin after being evicted from her home of 30 years in north Dublin. The eviction occurred after mortgage repayments stopped following a relationship breakdown. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, housing pressures have affected older residents in other European locations. A 94 year old widow in Florence recently faced eviction from her home of six decades after her monthly rent was increased from 450 euros to 1,200 euros. [3]

The woman in Dublin stated that she is adjusting to her new living situation while remaining in temporary accommodation. Housing agencies expect these issues to persist as long as older individuals continue renting into their later years. [1]