Worried About Paying Rent In Tampa Bay?
With all of the job layoffs that have come about because of the coronavirus pandemic, many tenants are wondering how or if they can get relief on their rent. On…
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With all of the job layoffs that have come about because of the coronavirus pandemic, many tenants are wondering how or if they can get relief on their rent.
On March 27th, the CARES Act went into effect. It allows for people who are living in federally-backed housing, 120 days of being protected from being evicted. Also, the owner can't charge any late fees, penalties, or other charges to a tenant for late payment of rent.
However, for those who've lost jobs and are experiencing hardships, it will be difficult if they live in non-federally-backed housing. The CARES Act doesn't help. There are many resources and organizations here in our bay area that can offer assistance.
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Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.
