EVERYBODY was out of work and NOBODY could pay rent so his choices were:1) Evict the none paying tenants and let the units sit empty, have the pipes freeze, and fight off squatters.Or2) Let everyone continue to stay so that at least the heat would stay on and occupied units might deter vandalism.Or so he thought...Being a compassionate man he did not put families out into the snow.

Doing so will show that you’re compassionate to their immediate needs, and will increase your chances of collecting rents and not dealing with higher vacancies.

Doing so will show that you’re compassionate to their immediate needs, and will increase your chances of collecting rents and not dealing with higher vacancies.Here are some other creative ideas to consider in order to maximize rent collection: offer short-term leases of 1-4 months, or even a month-to-month lease, without any additional premium.

I've learned that most people are good and compassionate.  

Guys, I ask that you reflect on all of this, be in the shoes of a tenant who loves his little fluff ball but may not have the means like the landlord does, please be a little more compassionate.

Laying the groundrules from the onset of the relationship, being firm and strict with the terms with everyone, but still being compassionate.

@Ray Antoine be up front and compassionate when you call a homeowner.

I'd consider a temporary month to month with a compassionate discussion and agreement that they will start looking for an new place and be moved out within X months.

I do, because most people are compassionate to the limits of their own convenience, but I've never seen a dollar with the government go even close to as far as a dollar I've given my church, any other charitable organization, or any person who needed some help.

This is a business, but I try to be compassionate and understanding at the same time.