Unfortunately these will not have any relief support from the Covid-19 fund.

Hello BP gurus,I have a duplex that's over 3500 square feet, with a large partially finished attic that appears could easily become a third unit, though it will need a fire escape for a second egress.I would need zoning relief (variance) from the local planning board to become a triplex (there are a few larger multis in the neighborhood), help from an architect on design and code compliance, and a general contractor to build it.

This tax relief can be significant...6% to 10% of your purchase price in after-tax cash-flow...taxes you do not have to pay. 

We had to close by the end of December because they wanted that debt relief deal that expired at the end of 2013.

I don't condone an investor exploiting a needy contractor and at the same time , I don't encourage contractors exploiting 70 yr old or some innocent  home owner who thinks he has to pay 66% before job starts .Maryland laws seem to be much better , so that's definitely a relief , Just like how you don't want to depend on " government/laws" to recoup your money , the home owner also will not be thrilled to approach or use one of the so called stringent laws you mentioned .

Figure out the best way to approach the subject and try to find the point point and the best way to relief it for her.

So the over-burdened homeowner must pick what hill he's going to die on and decide what's best for him in terms of immediate relief and future borrower eligibility.BTW, a thirty party with a vested interest in the outcome--for example, a real estate agent who stands to make a commission on a SS listing--and who is LICENSED needs to tread particularly carefully.

years then you can become a citizen and get some relief from the high taxation.

It's called mortgage relief.

The strategy itself is sound-with Portland having a housing shortage and no real signs of relief, I think that in the long-term, adding more housing to land you already control is a great idea.