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Renters and theaters during COVID-19
What are renters and landlords doing when rent is due on April 1? One LA City Councilman is fighting for a rent freeze. Also, big chain movie theaters may have deep enough pockets to close for now, but smaller theaters are struggling.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenWhat are renters and landlords doing when rent is due on April 1? One LA City Councilman is fighting for a rent freeze. Also, big chain movie theaters may have deep enough pockets to close for now, but smaller theaters are struggling.
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3 storiesHemorrhaging up to $30,000/week. Will theaters survive coronavirus?
Greg Laemmle, owner of the Laemmle chain of theaters, says his eight theaters are hurting: “We're hemorrhaging ... probably in the order of $20,000 - $30,000 a week, plus.” He says he’s had to cut his staff from around 200 to two and a half employees.
Read the story8 minFreeze rent and mortgage payments until Angelenos work again, urges Councilman David Ryu
The COVID-19 outbreak has led to lost jobs for many people in LA. They may not be able to pay rent. How are they and their landlords dealing with that possibility?
Read the story11 minArt galleries go digital during coronavirus outbreak
In this new reality of staying home and social distancing, Angelenos might be missing their trips to art galleries. But some galleries are adapting – so artists’ works can still be seen as they intended (or as closely as possible).
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