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Re:More than half of American retailers didn't pay their ren... by mkolodny on Thursday June 04, 2020 @04:43PM (#23421511)
People who make a living by renting out a room/floor would need government assistance to survive.
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Re:More than half of American retailers didn't pay their ren... by monocasa on Thursday June 04, 2020 @04:53PM (#23421621)
Yes, most places I've seen suspending rent and mortgage are also giving continuing monetary assistance as well.
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Re:More than half of American retailers didn't pay their ren... by rwmj on Thursday June 04, 2020 @04:57PM (#23421682)
Why? They wouldn't be paying rent to their landlords either.
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Re:More than half of American retailers didn't pay their ren... by bosie on Thursday June 04, 2020 @05:10PM (#23421848)
because they aren't running at cost/deficit but make actual money (profits). those would now be gone too.
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