Can You Pay the Rent on May 1? Here's What to Do If You Can't

The best protection for renters right now is the eviction moratoriums. But coverage is patchy, varying by state, county and city. Attorney suggest knowing the tenant protections where you live, talking with your landlord and documenting your requests.

"You can only make decisions if you have this information: Can evictions happen now where you are? If not, when will they open up again?" said Rachel Garland, managing attorney for the Housing Unit at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia.

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