<aside> ⚠️ Your landlord is not legally mandated to reduce or waive your rent this month. It may be a good idea to ask them to reduce/waive it, but they can still say no.

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• Try and communicate 4 things:
  1. Your income has been suddenly reduced because of coronavirus.
  2. You are actively searching for work in areas like grocery delivery and warehousing.
  3. (if this is true) Remind them that for previous months, you have reliably paid your rent on time.
  4. Ask your landlord if they would be willing to take any steps to lighten your burden during this difficult time for our community.

Here's an example:

Dear {Your Landlord's Name Here},

I hope you are staying well during this difficult time.

The coronavirus has impacted many businesses in our community and suddenly reduced my income. I am actively searching for work in areas like grocery delivery and warehousing but am concerned that, if the crisis continues, I will end up in financial trouble.

For previous months, I have reliably paid my rent on time. As a gesture of goodwill, would you be willing to take any steps to lighten my financial burden during this difficult time for our community?

Best,

{Your Name Here}

<aside> 🔙 Back to WorkWhile's Coronavirus Resources

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