This following was at the top of the form.The addendum would basically add 14 days to the contract deadlines if there was a COVID related shutdown or quarantine delay.I felt it was in my best interest to sign this in to protect my earnest money deposit.The seller refused to sign saying it was too vague but they would be willing to work with me if anything came up.Understandably this is giving me some concern. 

Do I have any obligation to my tenants as the landlord or are debt collectors protected by the Fair Debt Collection Act?

You could reach out to the escrow agency if your agent is playing around with you.Personally, I would tell them to go pound sand and protect my cash and find a new agent.Good luck to you!

@Tyler CagliaThis is like asking to describe everyone's personal practices in protecting against the virus.

This is downside protection.2) Security Deposit: In the event of eviction, the landlord can keep the security deposit as collateral rent and damages.

"Took a deferment" is not a protected class like "race" or "religion" or "gender." 

Last night the Mayor signed new Renters protections that the LA City Council passed.

I can see an operator suspending distributions to stack cash as necessary to protect the integrity of the deal

Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.

“In the short term, you can imagine if everything returned to normal, there are protections for people’s housing with a moratorium on evictions,” said Rob Warnock, research associate at Apartment List.