LA renters are feeling the financial impacts of COVID-19, especially on the first of the month. Some residents are already feeling financially vulnerable and are either suffering from lost jobs or a reduced income. In response, protesters took to the streets on Friday, calling for a rent strike in LA and across much of the country. Tenant advocates are demanding governments halt evictions and forgive all rent and mortgage payments during the pandemic.
LA tenants call for rent strike on May Day
A tenants’ rights group marches to the Los Angeles Mayor’s mansion to demonstrate for renters’ rights. Many LA residents have lost work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they have to choose between buying food or paying rent. 5/1/2020 Los Angeles, CA. Photo credit: Ted Soqui/SIPA USA.
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- Liam Dillon - LA Times reporter covering housing affordability - @dillonliam