I am wringing this letter to verify that I. the landlord of. To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to request rental assistance due to a COVID19 hardship.This file provides a sample letter to request rent relief or a payment plan from a landlord. Social services districts and community-based organizations in each locality are helping both tenants and landlords with ERAP applications. Family members must be immediate family that live in the same household and are claimed as dependents on your federal tax return. Information you will need: Personal identification information for the head of household. HOC's main vehicle for providing rental assistance to HOC customers is the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.