In Germany the looser will have to pay the winners legal cost so this would be a sure way to pay significantly more than just the missing rent. Also regarding t

In Germany the looser will have to pay the winners legal cost so this would be a sure way to pay significantly more than just the missing rent. Also regarding they could just move out, you realise that these type of shops usually have very long term leases, so it's unlikely that they would get out within the time frame of the pandemic.