And protecting the profitability of the project is solely the job of the developer, attorneys, architects (of which I am one), and civil engineers have other expertise and incentives.Otherwise, in most of the states where I have worked start with either a civil engineer or an architect.

Our township desperately needs housing (but like all townships stop short of providing it) ... a moratorium however, has put that burden squarely on their shoulders by temporarily delaying any protection investors may have had in order to provide such... which results in us as LL's definitely not allowing any applications/Tenants to move-in to vacant units ** unless certain new criteria such as below are met, in the middle of an eviction moratorium.

This is downside protection.2) Security Deposit: In the event of eviction, the landlord can keep the security deposit as collateral for one month's rent.

We created a company to start our real estate careers and protect our future assets.

Our goal here is to protect the lives of those we love most and to ensure the health care system has the capacity to provide them with the care and comfort they deserve," the Republican leader said at an afternoon press briefing."

With the passage of the CARES Act and the payroll protection program, the federal government is setting aside funds for the Small Business Administration for banks to loan up to 2.5 times your average payroll for the trailing 12 months.

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.