“Disgusting”: Industry accuses rent-strike leaders of exploiting crisis

Real estate industry leaders slammed tenants’ call for a May rent strike, deeming it political opportunism that could backfire. While multifamily landlords are depending on tenants to pay rent if they are able — as 84 percent did in early April, one survey found — advocacy group Housing Justice for All seeks to drive that number toward zero. That could put vulnerable tenants at risk for damaged credit and eviction down the road, said David

source https://therealdeal.com/2020/04/17/disgusting-industry-accuses-rent-strike-leaders-of-exploiting-crisis/