For example, many retailers are closed and asking for rent relief, hotel revenue has cratered, showings are down for vacancies, and office buildings are empty as workers attempt to work from home.

This is the major difference between now and 2009 when they let everyone fail and did not offer any relief for property owners. 

However, you may be able to claim vandalism or some sort of relief through your insurance company. 

One word can change everything as to landlord or tenant rights, what is enforceable, what is valid or invalid, what is too vague, etc.If tenant has made a rent relief request is it verbal or in writing?

Gave me some relief by having no debt, and some cash in the bank if something were to happen. 

The government recently allowed citizens to withdraw up to $100,000 from their retirement accounts via hardship distributions (no 10% penalty that normally occurs from withdrawing before 59.5 years old)https://www.fool.com/retirement/2020/03/29/coronavirus-relief-the-unique-way-tap-retirement-s.aspx

They are as follows:Requirements – Landlords who receive relief funds through the HUD program must agree to the following fair renting terms for a period of 5 years: i. a rent freeze; ii. just-cause evictions; iii. mandatory documentation with any just-cause eviction; iv. no source of income discrimination; v. coordination with local housing authorities to make new vacancies eligible to voucher holders; vi. provision of 10 percent equity to tenants; and, vii. no admissions restrictions on the basis of: 1.

Hi All,Are Canadian RE Investors eligible for any COVID-19(Coronavirus) related SBA Loans or any other disaster relief loans?

I noticed in Governor Ever's Emergency Order this provision "However, if the tenant is holding over on the property, in violation of Wisconsin Statute § 704.25, the Emergency Order does not bar a landlord’s right to seek relief against the hold-over tenant."

House calling for a nationwide cancellation of rent and mortgage payments until the coronavirus pandemic has ended which also would include the creation of a Landlord Relief Fund that would cover the rental income lost.