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Letters From LA Landlords In The Era Of Covid-19
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Do you rent? Most households in Los Angeles County do. And so on the first of the month, we decided to check in with renters on what they've been hearing from their landlords.
Many landlords have sent out letters in recent days — announcing everything from delayed maintenance to cleaning recommendations to a raffle for tenants who pay rent on time. One common theme: the rent is still due, even if you can't pay it all today.
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Your Letters From LA Landlords — Coronavirus And Rent
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