Rent Deferment Eviction Hold Letter for Corona Virus Pandemic

Rent Deferment Eviction Hold Letter for Corona Virus Pandemic

Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2013 · 5 posts · 4 votes

Today’s Date

Dear TENANT,

We hope that you and your family are safe and well in this difficult time.

We wanted to provide a clarification on rent: Your rent is still due on the 1st of each month.

Although we still have expenses related to the property that we must cover, we are making the following updates for the next three months to assist with the hardship many of you may be facing:

  • Rent will be considered on-time if paid by the 10th or sooner
  • You may deduct $150 from your rent if you pay it on time
  • We will accept credit card payments for rent (contact me for information)

If you think that you will be unable to pay the full amount by the 10th or sooner due to your employment being affected by the pandemic, you must let us know as soon as possible by calling or texting MANAGEMENT at (XXX)XXX-XXXX. This is so that we can come up with a payment plan and provide access to resources to assist you as quickly as possible.

Although it is not yet law in Ventura, we will not evict you for nonpayment of rent through the end of May. However, this does not relieve you from the obligation to pay rent, or restrict our ability to recover rent that is due after May. I strongly recommend you make on time payments if you are able to in order to avoid a large payment later.

One more item: Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet. If you flush wipes, paper towels or anything else, it is very likely that the toilet will clog and a plumber will not be available to fix the problem.

If you have any questions or require any clarifications please call, text, or email.

Thank you,

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  • Real Estate Agent · NJ · Member since 2019 · 237 posts · 169 votes
    6y

    I think now is a very good time for all landlords to be thinking about this and coming up with contingency plans for late rent payments if they have not done so already. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Miami/Jacksonville Fl · Member since 2014 · 75 posts · 41 votes
    6y

    I keep wondering if I should wait until the tenants don't pay to communicate with them about the rent payment options or send something beforehand? I feel that if I send something beforehand, they are more likely to take advantage of the situation. That said, I like your letter, thanks for sharing. 

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