DALLAS — Dallas residents impacted by the COVID-19 virus can get about two months to pay off their unpaid rent, according to the City of Dallas.
If tenants provide their landlords with a COVID-19 hardship notice within 21 days of receiving a possible eviction notice, they will then get 60 days from the date of the notice to create a payment plan, apply for rental assistance or make other arrangements to pay off the rent.
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Along with the hardship notice, tenants must provide documentation or verifiable information that COVID-19 has created financial hardship.
This change is a part of an approved on April 22 that also doesn't allow landlords to provide a penalty exceeding $500 without a response period to discuss repayment options.
Dallas residents can visit dallasfairhousing.com for more information. They can also submit an application for rental assistance here.
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