American government has failed

[Will Hunting]

Assuming there are no force majeure clauses in their leases (which likely is the case), there's the practical consideration that a jury is likely going to nullify the tenant's liability, which means landlord's aren't going to pay lawyers hourly to prosecute claims that have no chance of success.

Agreed completely re pursuit of unpaid rent but the landlord is still going to evict an occupant who can’t pay rent to get a tenant who can.

If all we do is shut part of the economy down with no safety net for people getting screwed we’ll have hundreds of thousands of people on the street a lot sooner than people think.

You can either deal with this by putting no restrictions in place and telling everyone to bootstrap it or putting safety nets in place that help the whole population. Forcing millions of workers to stop earning money with no solution for how they can pay rent in order to help decripit old people that are at risk of getting sick is horse boomer favoritism.

[vy65]

Agreed completely re pursuit of unpaid rent but the landlord is still going to evict an occupant who can’t pay rent to get a tenant who can.

If all we do is shut part of the economy down with no safety net for people getting screwed we’ll have hundreds of thousands of people on the street a lot sooner than people think.

You can either deal with this by putting no restrictions in place and telling everyone to bootstrap it or putting safety nets in place that help the whole population. Forcing millions of workers to stop earning money with no solution for how they can pay rent in order to help decripit old people are at risk of getting sick is horse boomer favoritism.

Can’t evict if the courthouse is closed ...

[Will Hunting]

Can’t evict if the courthouse is closed ...

Is the courthouse closed though?

I plan to sue someone in the next month or so so I hope they stay open

[vy65]

Agreed completely re pursuit of unpaid rent but the landlord is still going to evict an occupant who can’t pay rent to get a tenant who can.

If all we do is shut part of the economy down with no safety net for people getting screwed we’ll have hundreds of thousands of people on the street a lot sooner than people think.

You can either deal with this by putting no restrictions in place and telling everyone to bootstrap it or putting safety nets in place that help the whole population. Forcing millions of workers to stop earning money with no solution for how they can pay rent in order to help decripit old people that are at risk of getting sick is horse boomer favoritism.

In all seriousness, your fundamental point about some kind of backstop/social safety net is 100% right. I just think that, based on what’s been said about the different bailout packages, some form of safety net will be provided. It’ll likely be a matter of how robust those protections are.

[vy65]

Is the courthouse closed though?

I plan to sue someone in the next month or so so I hope they stay open

Depends on where you are but here in Texas, courts are closed (except for emergencies like TROs) until early May.

You can file suit, but actual litigation is slowing down now. It’ll explode in a couple months, but it’s a slow now.

Lemme know if you need a lawyer. I offer COVID19 discounts to all spurstalk posters ...

[Will Hunting]

Depends on where you are but here in Texas, courts are closed (except for emergencies like TROs) until early May.

You can file suit, but actual litigation is slowing down now. It’ll explode in a couple months, but it’s a slow now.

Lemme know if you need a lawyer. I offer COVID19 discounts to all spurstalk posters ...

It’s a legal malpractice suit that is actually bound by JAMS arbitration. Was going to file in court first and force them to motion for arbitration just to be an asshole but now I’ll probably just go straight to arbitration

[spurraider21]

It’s a legal malpractice suit that is actually bound by JAMS arbitration. Was going to file in court first and force them to motion for arbitration just to be an asshole but now I’ll probably just go straight to arbitration

if you were in CA i'd probably tell you to just file because CA has very strict rules about arbitration enforceability, and its worth a shot

plus strategically, gives you a minor amount of leverage if you want to get a preliminary resolution because of the anticipated cost of bringing a motion to enforce arbitration

but if the amount in question is so large that 2-3k in attorneys fess for the motion isn't even going to be a drop in the bucket, then yeah different story

[DMC]

Depends on where you are but here in Texas, courts are closed (except for emergencies like TROs) until early May.

You can file suit, but actual litigation is slowing down now. It’ll explode in a couple months, but it’s a slow now.

Lemme know if you need a lawyer. I offer COVID19 discounts to all spurstalk posters ...

Do you take 1000 dollar government checks?

[DMC]

Agreed completely re pursuit of unpaid rent but the landlord is still going to evict an occupant who can’t pay rent to get a tenant who can.

If all we do is shut part of the economy down with no safety net for people getting screwed we’ll have hundreds of thousands of people on the street a lot sooner than people think.

You can either deal with this by putting no restrictions in place and telling everyone to bootstrap it or putting safety nets in place that help the whole population. Forcing millions of workers to stop earning money with no solution for how they can pay rent in order to help decripit old people that are at risk of getting sick is horse boomer favoritism.

This is why Trump built tent cities under overpasses all over the country.

[vy65]

Agreed completely re pursuit of unpaid rent but the landlord is still going to evict an occupant who can’t pay rent to get a tenant who can.

If all we do is shut part of the economy down with no safety net for people getting screwed we’ll have hundreds of thousands of people on the street a lot sooner than people think.

You can either deal with this by putting no restrictions in place and telling everyone to bootstrap it or putting safety nets in place that help the whole population. Forcing millions of workers to stop earning money with no solution for how they can pay rent in order to help decripit old people that are at risk of getting sick is horse boomer favoritism.

Also, props on calling UBI. The number of Congress people coming out in support of it now is a pretty good sign tbh

[Winehole23]

GOP sure became the party of free in a hurry.

For the GOP to take the initiative on unconditional cash transfers and UBI is a disaster for the Dems, if they manage to beat the Dems to nationalizing health care, we could have a Trump in WH for the next 20 years.

[spurraider21]

GOP sure became the party of free in a hurry.

For the GOP to take the initiative on unconditional cash transfers and UBI is a disaster for the Dems, if they manage to beat the Dems to nationalizing health care, we could have a Trump in WH for the next 20 years.

if they're going to be the party of nationalized healthcare and ubi then perhaps thats who should be in office. certainly there are other issues and considerations, but i dont have to be anti-nationalized healthcare just because republicans are doing it

[vy65]

if they're going to be the party of nationalized healthcare and ubi then perhaps thats who should be in office. certainly there are other issues and considerations, but i dont have to be anti-nationalized healthcare just because republicans are doing it

Exactly. Parties don’t own ideas.

[DMX7]

GOP sure became the party of free in a hurry.

For the GOP to take the initiative on unconditional cash transfers and UBI is a disaster for the Dems, if they manage to beat the Dems to nationalizing health care, we could have a Trump in WH for the next 20 years.

Cash transfer from who to who? It’s paid for with national debt and the GOP will be aiming to cut social security and Medicare to pay for it.

[vy65]

“Right now and yesterday, anybody that needs a test gets a test,” he said. “They’re there, they have the tests, and the tests are beautiful. Anybody that needs a test gets a test.”

https://apple.news/And6694tpSlKd0DQzJ5_x7w

[ElNono]

Multiple cities suspend evictions during coronavirus crisis

Multiple cities across the country are suspending evictions during the coronavirus crisis.

Officials in Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and San Antonio, as well as New York state, have announced a suspension in evictions during the outbreak, acknowledging that residents might have lost income and cannot afford to pay rent.

These bans on evictions mean that property owners cannot file for new evictions, and existing eviction cases will not be addressed until later.

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcar...ng-coronavirus

[Winehole23]

if they're going to be the party of nationalized healthcare and ubi then perhaps thats who should be in office. certainly there are other issues and considerations, but i dont have to be anti-nationalized healthcare just because republicans are doing it

I quite agree

[Winehole23]

Cash transfer from who to who? It’s paid for with national debt and the GOP will be aiming to cut social security and Medicare to pay for it.

Checks written to every American. Romney proposed 1000 bucks.

The incipient recession will postpone cuts to Medicare and SS -- GOP is talking about expanding it right now.

[DMX7]

Checks written to every American. Romney proposed 1000 bucks.

The incipient recession will postpone cuts to Medicare and SS -- GOP is talking about expanding it right now.

They’re talking about a one time check not expanding SS or Medicare.

[Spurtacular]

Bruh, you never asked. You pushed a stupid ing talking point that got crammed down your already gaping asshole.

You asking me now, bruh? Just answer yes or no.

"Government's not supposed to take care of you?"

[pgardn]

"Government's not supposed to take care of you?"

Then why do ambulances drive on government highways?
Why do you drive on them for a trip to the doctor?

Help. Help in what way because that’s really the debate? They government already helps in basic ways. Oh fck, socialism. Scream socialism as loud as you can derp.

[vy65]

"Government's not supposed to take care of you?"

Little Nancy sticks her ass up when asked a simple yes/no question. Clear sign of submission from this forums resident little .

[baseline bum]

They’re talking about a one time check not expanding SS or Medicare.

ABC was reporting it's one check next month and one in June I think, each for more than $1000

[Spurtacular]

Little Nancy sticks her ass up when asked a simple yes/no question. Clear sign of submission from this forums resident little .

You've been lashing out pretty hardcore in lieu of standing up for whatever you allegedly believe.

[Spurtacular]

Then why do ambulances drive on government highways?
Why do you drive on them for a trip to the doctor?

Help. Help in what way because that’s really the debate? They government already helps in basic ways. Oh fck, socialism. Scream socialism as loud as you can derp.

Yea, the homeless are quite thankful for those streets and the doctors they can't go to.