These are not “home owners” that did not pay their mortgage. They are rents that had crappy landlords who did not pay. I think Congress should pass a law to protect these renters.
If I were to buy a house that had a renter with a lease that still has 8 months left, I have to honor that lease. A bank that forecloses on a property does not. That bank lent the money to the crappy landlord or bought that crappy loan. They should not get to void leases.