COVID-19 Emergency Mortgage, Rent and Debt Forgiveness

We demand an immediate moratorium on collecting rent, mortgage and utility/wifi bills for the month of April and forgiveness of interest, late fees, or the owing of that month's rent in the future should it need to be implemented.

This moratorium and forgiveness should continue as long as the critical and necessary social distancing continues during the Covid-19 crisis.

As many of you know, most Oregon business came to a rolling halt weeks before the Federal, state and county governments took action. As a result many local businesses, workers and Oregonians are already on the edge of default due to the free-fall of our economy.

Oregons, particularly small businesses and those who work in food service, retail, entertainment, gig, freelance, cottage industries and recreational sectors are hard hit and will loose both their enterprises and homes if decisive action is not taken now. Many Oregonians will go into default if the banks, loan collectors and landlords are not immediately prevented from raking in collections, debts and rents during this vulnerable time.

At the start of April, you or someone you love may be unable to pay for rent. Within two weeks someone you know will default on their home loan. Small business that are central to your community will begin accruing a debilitating amount of debt forcing them to close their doors forever. A friend or family member that you care about could face eviction or the closure of vital utilities.

Covid-19 does more than threaten the lives of the elderly and weak. It will terraform our communities and destroy the livelihood of our young, old, poor and working class alike.

Sign the petition today. Demand an immediate moratorium on the collection of all mortgages/loans, bills, rents and utilities for both individuals and small businesses.

The damaging effects of the Covid-19 crisis can be staved off, if not prevented, but only if we come together now.