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Rental Assistance Request

Agent template letter to landlord

This letter may be used to notify landlord clients when a tenant requests a reduction or freeze in rental payments. Where [ ] appears, please note the instruction and insert the relevant information.

[Insert on agency letterhead]

Dear [insert client’s name],

Re: [insert address of rental premises]

We have received a request from the tenant(s) of the above property for a reduction in rental payments as follows:

Proposed Reduced Rental Amount: %, $ per week
Duration: Start Date / / End Date __ /__ / __ (inclusive)

Attached is a copy of the Rental Payment Assistance Form for your consideration.

Please provide your written instructions in relation to the above request as soon as possible and, in any event, by no later than [insert date] by completing the form attached and returning it to us. Please keep in mind that a no eviction moratorium has been announced, meaning that tenants cannot be evicted as a result of financial distress caused by COVID-19 for a maximum period of 6 months.

If you wish to discuss this matter further or require additional clarification, please do not hesitate to contact [insert name of contact person] on [insert phone number and/or email address].

Thank you very much for your assistance and co-operation at this difficult time.

Yours faithfully

[insert name]

COVID19 – Tenant Rental Payment Assistance Request Application Form

Tenant(s) name(s): _______________________________________________
Address of property: ____________________________________________
Term of the lease:
Rental rate (per week):
Expenses (per week):
Please complete the following questions:
Has your employment been terminated due to COVID19?
Yes ☐ No ☐

Has your employment been terminated for another reason?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Have you ceased employment on a temporary basis?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Are you entitled to leave entitlements? E.g. sick, long service leave, annual leave
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Will you be re-employed once the crisis/lockdown is over?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Have you applied for income support from the government?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Are you eligible for, or are receiving, any part of the $1,500 per fortnight JobKeeper payment from your employer?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Do you have an insurance policy (such as an income protection policy) which may respond in the circumstances?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Is there anyone else in the household who is still working?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Is there anyone else in the household who will be receiving assistance?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Are you entitled to early access to any superannuation?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Can you make part payments towards your rent?
Details:
Yes ☐ No ☐

Duration of Proposal:
Start Date __/__/__ End Date __/__ / __ (inclusive)

So that your request can be properly assessed, you are required to attach supporting documentary evidence. This may include, for example, correspondence with your employer(s) in relation to the termination of your employment/standing down from your employment, evidence of any applications made to Government and State agencies for financial assistance, bank statements and full details of your weekly expenses (such as utility bills, living expenses, insurance, etc).
Please advise what you propose to the landlord during these circumstances:

By providing this information and documentation, you acknowledge that this material may be passed on to third parties, including, but not limited to, the landlord and their/its legal and financial advisers, banks, mortgagee(s), Government and State agencies.

By submitting this application, you also acknowledge that any decision in relation to the request for rental payment assistance lies solely with the landlord and not [insert name of agency].

In the event that your financial circumstances change (for instance, if you secure employment or receive further financial assistance from the Government or a third party (including, without limitation, the JobKeeper payment)), you acknowledge that you will immediately report this to [insert name of agency]. In this event, the landlord reserves the right to cancel and/or vary the terms of any rental payment assistance that has been agreed.

Signature

Full Name:

Date: