What should tenants do if they don't pay the rent during the epidemic?

Legal analysis: During the epidemic period, if the lessee fails to pay the rent, the lessor may urge him to pay the rent within a reasonable period of time. If the lessee fails to pay within the time limit, the lessor may terminate the contract and demand the lessee to pay the rent. The lessor may bring a lawsuit to the court or apply for arbitration according to law.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 722 Where the lessee fails to pay or delays in paying the rent without justifiable reasons, the lessor may require the lessee to pay within a reasonable period of time; If the lessee does not expect payment, the lessor may terminate the contract.

Article 730 The term of the lease is not prescribed or clearly prescribed by the parties, and cannot be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article 510 of this Law, it shall be regarded as an indefinite lease; The parties may terminate the contract at any time, but shall notify the other party before a reasonable period.