And that doesn't take into account other govt. assistance and religious charities that help people stay in housing when they experience job loss.Add in the lowered costs of not driving to work and eating out (as pretty much most of the country does for at least one and in some cases all three meals a day) and he may be better off financially than when working.Before you forgive rent, get documentation that he has applied for and been denied these benefits.

Most people can't afford to fall behind in their rent or mortgage then whose going to be able to catch up or get more government assistance?

I assisted in the finding and buying of the property with the goal of helping our mother live rent free with some cash-flow for living expenses.

-many tenants receive government assistance for their housing that will not change during this period as far as I can see so far. 

An assistant manager at local Walmart's moved in last weekend. 

Likewise, downpayment assistance programs don't permit renovations loans. 

In addition to having our own approach to working with clients, our managers just sent letters to all of our tenants with a few suggestions:1. www.findhelp.org is a great website to see all the assistance that is available to you.2.

Is anyone sending any emails to tenants educating them of the $1200 assistance payments they can qualify for and extended unemployment benefits?

If you plan on going to school to work on your bachelors while you're in the military using Tuition Assistance, then be sure to also file the FAFSA every year. 

This is to protect yourself against liability.I’m a Realtor, and if I can be of any assistance to you, let me know.I also can recommend some attorney’s, home inspectors, and loan officers to you as well.