Since the COVID-19 crisis started, I’ve heard from many renters who have lost their jobs, are struggling to pay rent, and are having difficulties working out payment plans with their landlords or property management companies. #renterstories
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Many renters feel helpless, and are waiting for relief. Over the next couple of days I’ll be sharing their stories. #renterstories
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We are hearing many stories about trouble accessing benefits like unemployment insurance or rent and/or cash assistance. We’re months into this crisis, and we don’t know how long recovery will take. We need policies to keep people housed. #renterstories
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Those who can pay their rent should absolutely be doing so, but for those who can’t, relief is on the way, and I will continue to advocate for rent and mortgage assistance for households impacted by the #COVID19 crisis to keep people in their homes. #renterstories
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The last post in our #renterstories series - No one wants an eviction on their record, but many renters will face long-term uncertainty even after the immediate crisis ends.
What if the landlords don’t have a mortgage and the rent they collect is their income? How are they not the ones being forced to carry the full weight of government decision to shut everything down?