https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/1..."The new legislation allows landlords or utility companies to apply for the funds directly from cities and states, rather than giving the money directly to renters. Tenants must cosign...

Congress just passed a bill that earmarks $25 billion dollars for rent relief to go to landlords.

It has been a relief to the tenants we have inherited and not one objection has been shared. 

Millions face eviction, poverty as unemployment benefits expire with COVID-19 relief bill in limbohttps://apple.news/AfFH3WC3oRf...

We are limited on supply and no relief in sight. 

The link is actually to the latest rental assistance Hayward is offering:https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/programs/covid-19-rental-housing-relief-programAs for your mortgage, you can ask your lender for forbearance:https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/mortgage-relief/

The very latest bill has some rent relief money.

Check out the new covid relief as I believe there is something in there for landlords where they can fill out paperwork and get rent paid.Your PM is right-the only way to evict them is for breaking the lease (other than non-payment). 

Have they applied for Covid relief? 

@Christopher Hernandez I know you asked specifically about Southern California, but the law I think you’re referring to (AB3088, aka COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020) is a statewide law.