Should landlords who got help during covid be allowed to sue renters?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, both landlords and renters faced significant challenges, but the assistance and support provided to each group varied. In many cases, landlords received more help than renters, especially in the early stages of the pandemic. Here are some reasons why:

1. Government assistance: Governments and banks offered relief to landlords, such as mortgage forbearance, loan modifications, and eviction moratoriums. While these measures helped renters indirectly, they primarily benefited landlords.
2. Rental income protection: Many governments and insurance companies provided rental income protection to landlords, ensuring they continued to receive income even if tenants couldn't pay rent.
3. Tax benefits: Landlords could claim tax deductions for rental income losses, which helped offset their financial burdens.
4. Legal support: Landlords often had better access to legal resources and advocacy groups to navigate eviction proceedings and rent collection.

In contrast, renters faced significant challenges, including:

1. Rent burden: Many renters struggled to pay rent due to job loss, reduced hours, or other pandemic-related financial hardships.
2. Limited assistance: Renters often relied on temporary rental assistance programs, which were insufficient or had limited funding.
3. Eviction risk: Renters faced eviction threats or actual evictions, even with moratoriums in place, as some landlords found loopholes or ignored the regulations.

However, it's important to note that some governments and organizations did provide targeted support to renters, such as rental assistance programs, utility assistance, and legal aid. These efforts helped mitigate the impact of the pandemic on renters.

So my question is if landlords got help  from the government because renters couldn't pay. Why are they asking renters for money and sending it to collection agencies ?  In my opinion some of these landlords need to be investigated for fraud and greed.

In January 31, 2024  a investigation in Missouri found out.  Aria legacy group who owns 414 apartment complex received $1,140,065 SAFHR funding. They were the top 5 biggest recipients for help but filed over 260 eviction cases from September 2021 to September 2023.   Many tenants say they were surprised they received that much help because they didn't upkeep or fix any issues going on.  They were quick to evict and raise rents.  

Thank you for reading and let me know how you feel about this ?



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