[anigbrowl]

Residential landlords are looking at a rent freeze until June: https://caanet.org/caa-unveils-safe-at-home-guidelines-in-re...

Commercial landlords are likely thinking about it. the solution is to figure out who else rents from the same landlord/other small businesses in proximity, team up in solidarity and demand a rent freeze. The alternative is owning capital in either a ghost town or Bartertown (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max_Beyond_Thunderdome).

For the skeptical, think back to the Occupy movement of around 2011, which mostly took over public space. With so much private space sitting empty, the outcome would be very very different this time.

[zaroth]

“Freeze rent” as in not increasing the monthly payment?

Waive late fees as in, expect to be paid for all months back rent in the first place?

Gosh, that’s cute. Small businesses forced to shut down aren’t going to be gritting their teeth and paying back rent when the government decides they’re allowed to re-open.

I would guess most businesses forced to close at least 6 weeks will be write-offs. Walk away from the debt and start again if you can / dare. Unless someone else (govt) is picking up the tab.