In response to COVID-19, the City enacted the Emergency Housing Protections Act (EHPA) on July 2, 2020. The EHPA offers protections for tenants who are struggling to pay rent during this time. Tenants and landlords can use the following documents to:
You can learn more about COVID-19 emergency tenant protections on the Fair Housing Commission’s website.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenant COVID-19 certificate of financial hardship PDF | Tenants who are facing financial difficulties caused by COVID-19 can use this certification to exercise their rights under the EHPA. | June 2, 2021 | |
| Tenant COVID-19 certificate of financial hardship (Spanish) PDF | Tenants who are facing financial difficulties caused by COVID-19 can use this certification to exercise their rights under the EHPA. | June 2, 2021 | |
| Tenant COVID-19 certificate of financial hardship (Simplified Chinese) PDF | Tenants who are facing financial difficulties caused by COVID-19 can use this certification to exercise their rights under the EHPA. | June 2, 2021 | |
| Hardship repayment agreement sample PDF | A sample rent repayment agreement for use by tenants and landlords. | June 2, 2021 | |
| Notice of rights for tenants PDF | Landlords should send residential tenants a Notice of Rights to Tenants at least 30 days before taking any steps toward eviction. This notice is not a lease termination or non-renewal notice. | June 8, 2021 |