As companies in San Diego experience layoffs due to COVID-19, more people face the prospect of no longer being able to pay rent. For this reason, knowing what to do as a result of missed rent payments is important. Although rent collection amid COVID-19 can seem overwhelming, there are several possibilities to consider. For one, offering online rent payments can help reduce missed rent payments. In fact, data from an industry report for July 2020 revealed that tenants with on
As a California landlord, if you are owed back-rent due to COVID-19 here is some guidance regarding rent collection under the Tenant Relief Act of 2020. Beginning October 5, 2020, you can evict a tenant if they fail to return a COVID-19 related hardship declaration. But before you do, make sure to contact a lawyer to see if your city or county has additional requirements. That being said, as a landlord you have rights just like your tenants. For this reason, we wanted to offe