Albeit most that request assistance as it stands RIGHT NOW... only a few weeks into this situation... are unwilling to take on the responsibility for themselves onto their shoulders and find it just easier to put it onto someone else... which is why we have instructed our PM's to 1) verify the tenant's unemployment with connection to COVID-19, 2) allow them to take advantage of the options above, deffer rent for only those that truly absolutely need it, and file for eviction for all the rest to be in place when courts start the process... because as mentioned above options remain in helping tenants make ends meet but not paying for a product you are currently consuming is never going to be an option, if it is... next time you go to the grocery store for food... a first level necessity... try to walkout with a cart full of it without paying and see if they'll absorb the cost - the audacity of the manager even trying to stop you! 

You may need to take him to small claims court or hire an attorney if the amount is over the maximum for small claims.

My lawyer says I can't get to eviction court until July, on another hand my tenants are talking VERY nasty to me.

Cleveland and Cincy are functional, but not sure Rochester has cash flow?

I worded that way because my understanding is that if worded as 1st, last and security, It could be perceived in court that was the person was a tenant, making me responsible for repairs or other things that a normal landlord/tenant relationship would entail.  

I doubt the courts would be enforcing the no rent from the deposit rule if a tenant owes money in this situation. 

You can look to network with these types of lenders on BP as well. a good article explaining the function and utilities of each is: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/hard-money-private-money-difference>Search for foreclosures on the BP site under the "find deals" tab.

These are short term, and this author is hopeful, that the pandemic does not cause long-term financial implications.Rather than serve a 14-Day Notice to Pay or Quit it is recommended to be as flexible as one can at this time and negotiate rent amount due, time to pay or both – IF financial hardship is evident.For Landlords or managers that don't have the desire or ability to provide any flexibility, be prepared to wait until at least April 17th before the Massachusetts Housing court begins hearing eviction cases for non-payment of rent, (expect a back-log), and tenant-friendly judiciary at that point.A side note: for those that are unaware, or have historically not been interested in Section 8 or other subsidized housing programs (even though it's illegal in Massachusetts to decline an applicant solely based on the source or their rent payments), now is when you see some of the benefits – for tenant and landlord alike.

Let him know that even if evictions are ON HOLD, that doesn't cancel debts and eventually the courts will be back in session, if necessary for motivation.

Rent control has held up in the supreme court, under the logic it is for the public good and doesn't give preference to one owner over another.