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Rent Agreement Negotiation Resources

Written by Maryellen Hess Cameron | Apr 20, 2021 10:54:00 AM
Do you have clients who are behind on their rent and at risk of eviction? Perhaps they will be eligible for federal rent relief, or they have re-established income. Either way, getting a subsidy or catching up on rent will take time. That’s why the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created guidance to help tenants negotiate a rent repayment plan. COVID-19 Tenant Guidance Rent Repayment Plans provides information about tenant rights and links to resources for rent and other financial supports. It also provides a sample form tenants can use to initiate an agreement with their landlord.