Tenants In California asking for relief

[Erwin Manlapaz]

Need a little advice. I have a family renting an SFR stating that one of the family members was laid off due to their business temporarily closing. They're asking for the upcoming rent to be deferred for just one month. In consultation with the owner, he might consider deferring the person's share of the rent to be paid on the following month.

Is this fair or does anyone else have any other recommendations?

[Theresa Harris]

@Erwin Manlapaz  Rather than deferring the entire amount, I would suggest they pay part of it and the rest is paid over the next 6 months (assuming their lease goes that long).  Skipping one month entirely and doubling it the next, is going to cause more problems next month.