This file provides a sample letter to request rent relief or a payment plan from a landlord. In addition to completing this form, we also require that you submit: • Current Rent Roll.• Unit Information Sheet. Who qualifies for help? • California Only You must live in California. To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to request rental assistance due to a COVID19 hardship. Your next step is to fill out forms to ask the judge to order your tenant to move out (and pay you if they owe past due rent). For example, Los Angeles and Alameda County tenants may have lasting protections for covid-related non-payment of rent debt. Alameda County Emergency. Rental Assistance Program.