

How to Claim Your Unpaid Rent Through the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
Landlords can now apply for the State of California’s COVID-19 Rent Relief program, which is offering $2.6 billion in federal rental assistance. Landlords who are approved for the state’s Rent Relief program may get reimbursed for 80% of an eligible renter’s unpaid rent for the period between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. This is contingent on the landlord agreeing to waive the remaining 20% of unpaid rent for that time period. Even if landlords choose not to participate,