The eviction moratoriums of the past year have affected many landlords and tenants nationwide. Although rental assistance programs have been helping to some extent, federal funds still aren’t enough to pay off all rental-related expenses. Currently, many landlords aren't able to collect the back rent that is necessary to cover other bills such as home maintenance, utilities, etc.
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How Eviction Moratoriums Affected Landlords
Useful Property Managers' And Landlord Resources Amid COVID-19
Common Property Management Problems During COVID-19: Helpful Resources You Should Know About
Landlord And Tenant Rights During Covid-19: Your Law Protection