Due to COVID-19, these landlords have refused to offer any rent relief and/ or changes to leases and lease renewals to University of Florida students after the University told us to leave Gainesville and go HOME. The loss of student's jobs, the economic stress that families have been put under, and the underlying uncertainties that lie ahead have made our lives turn upside down. We, as students, need help financially to get through the next couple of months. Our families need your help. 

The University of Florida is doing whatever they can to help students financially, but because of the amount of students at this school it is nearly impossible to help every student and/or give the amount of money that our families truly need. Landlords need to be proven morally wrong for not helping students with their rent during these trying times. 

Personally, I have lost my job as a local volleyball club coach in Gainesville. So, in turn I cannot help my mother pay for the majority of my rent. My mother's job is based solely on commission and the next few months to come are very uncertain for her and for her income. If we don't get the rent relief that we are seeking, we would be violating our lease and could possibly be taken to court. So, please help me and all the other students who are experiencing economic struggles get the word to these landlords and get the help we need!