Notice to Landlord of Inability to Pay Rent Due To COVID-19
The following template can be used to provide your landlord(s) with notice of your inability to pay rent due
to circumstances related to COVID-19. You should not use this template if your city has its own
moratorium. Please visit rent.lacounty.gov or call us at 833-223-7368 to find out if your city is covered.
Additionally, if you are interested in working out a payment plan, you can contact us for information about
our free mediation services.
As a tenant you are required to provide notice to your landlord no later than seven (7) days after the date
that the rent was due, unless extenuating circumstances exist, that you are unable to pay some or all of
your rent.
Instructions:
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You may wish to submit documents to support your claim. Some examples include, but are not limited to:
paycheck stubs from before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, a letter from your employer of reduced
hours or layoff due to COVID-19, bank statements showing your financial situation before and after
the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement of diagnosis of COVID-19, or any other documents that verify your
financial loss is related to COVID-19.
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1. Fill out the template completely.
2. Provide a copy of the template to your landlord no later than seven (7) days after your rent is
due.
a. You can provide this notice in several ways. Please indicate the method in which you
provided notice to your landlord(s) and save it for your records. The Los Angeles County
Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) recommends providing notice either
by email or certified mail.
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Certified mail sent to
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NOTE: Commercial tenants with more than 9 employees must provide documentation to support their claim.
This temporary moratorium does not provide a waiver of rent. It simply provides you with more time to pay
any past due rent. You will have twelve (12) months following the end of the moratorium period to
pay your landlord any past rent due. Please note that no late fees or interest charges can be accrued during the
moratorium. Additionally, tenants and landlords are encouraged to work out a payment plan during or after
the moratorium. DCBA recommends that you make partial rent payments if you can afford to do so.
Disclaimer: The information provided by DCBA in this document is for informational purposes only. DCBA does not provide legal advice, and nothing in this
document should be construed as legal advice. All information is provided in good faith, however DCBA makes no representation or warranty of any kind,
express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability or completeness of any information provided, and is not liable for any errors or
omissions. Should this matter result in an Unlawful Detainer action, you may be required to provide documentation. DCBA strongly recommends you consult with
legal counsel in the event a court summons is served, or any other legal actions is taken. DCBA cannot provide legal advice.
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Enter the address mail was sent to
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Please enter the method in which you provided notice (ie. text, phone call, in
person, etc). Please be specific.