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The landlord's guide to surviving the pandemic

The landlord's guide to surviving the pandemic

Confused by what happens if your tenant can't pay the rent thanks to COVID-19? This is what you need to know.

Nila SweeneyReporter

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The government's ban on tenant eviction for up to six months has rattled landlords who are worried about the prospect of facing financial hardship as rental incomes dry up.

While the federal government has indicated it is working on another assistance package for rental distress, there has been no clear legislation or industry guidelines on what landlords should do if tenants stop paying rent.

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Nila Sweeney
Nila SweeneyReporterNila Sweeney writes on property from our Sydney newsroom. Email Nila at nila.sweeney@afr.com.au

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