The Paletz Law Blog

COVID-19: Resources for Housing Providers

March 25th, 2020 | By: Matthew I. Paletz, Esq.

These are truly unprecedented times. There is so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic and so many questions being asked by housing providers. These range from tenant outreach plans and future payment strategies to status of lender forbearances and employment considerations. Consolidation of legal to ensure clear dissemination of information is paramount.

Now more than ever, the importance of decisiveness rather than divisiveness cannot be overstated. For landlords and tenants this is a time to pull together as a community.

Below are some links to help our property management clients as well as your tenants. These are separated into three categories: General Health and Safety, Business Operations, and Tenant Resources.

General Health and Safety

https://www.naahq.org/news-publications/guidance-dealing-coronavirus

https://www.bcbsm.com/content/public/en/index/common/important-information/covid-19.html?utm_source=VanityURL&utm_medium=Redirect&utm_campaign=GA_102142&utm_term=Covid19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

 

Business Operations

https://doeren.com/coronavirus-resource-center/

https://www.paletzlaw.com/2017/10/25/tips-for-landlords-to-weather-the-storm-of-natural-disasters/

https://www.paletzlaw.com/2018/04/23/crisis-management-in-the-social-media-era/

https://www.michiganbusiness.org/press-releases/2020/03/new-funding-tools-available-for-michigans-small-businesses-impacted-by-covid-19/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=medc-small-business-funding-tools-pr

https://www.cisa.gov/

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/resources-for-economic-support

 

Tenant Resources

https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/emi/news/the-salvation-army-eastern-michigan-division-coronavirus-covid-19-updates/

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-families-can-get-food-cash-internet-during-coronavirus-crisis

https://unitedwaysem.org/

https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/ohio

https://www.redcross.org/get-help.html

https://www.voa.org/get-help

The Bottom Line: It may take years to fully realize the lasting effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Paletz Law remains a dedicated advocate for its clients to help them in building strong communities. Stay safe and flatten the curve.