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Mossfern

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3. As a small landlady and former mayor myself

Reply to mopinko (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 16, 2020, 03:56 PM

Apr 2020

I can address this question.

I fully expected that some of the nine tenants I have would need to defer on their rent - thankfully none have this month. One of my tenants wants to break her lease and live with her boyfriend and I let her know that it's fine but she will be sacrificing her security - only fair as I still have to pay property taxes and insurance and maintain the property.

As far as property taxes go, as a former council member and mayor, I know that there are essential services that need to be paid for.
Would you ask that the local police, fire department, emergency medical services and public works people to work without being compensated?

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So has anyone tried to put a freeze on rent and property taxes? [View all] athenasatanjesus Apr 2020 OP

My state has some relief in that area 2naSalit Apr 2020 #1

you cant just to that to small landlords. mopinko Apr 2020 #2

As a small landlady and former mayor myself Mossfern Apr 2020 #3

That's how it goes in an economy. Igel Apr 2020 #4