California landlords have few options for collecting rent during pandemic
San Diego landlords said they re hands are tied when it comes to paying their mortgage without collecting rent. Author: LaMonica Peters (KFMB) Updated: 10:42 PM PST January 13, 2021
SAN DIEGO The pandemic continues to take an economic toll on millions of people, including homeowners and landlords who say they have no where to turn when their tenants can’t pay their rent. California’s rent moratorium is expected to end on January 31, but Governor Newsom said he’s hoping to extend it.
This struggle is happening in neighborhoods all across the country. Tenants who are out of work can’t pay rent, but landlords still have a mortgage to pay. Both are caught in a tight spot.