LETTER TO LANDLORD TEMPLATE

Dear [LANDLORD’S NAME],

We are the tenants at [LIST YOUR ADDRESS/ES]. We are sure you’re aware that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government, both in Atlanta and on the Federal level, has suggested a moratorium on evictions for the next several weeks, as well as on the imposition of late fees and other charges due to late or non-payment of rent. All of us have lost part or all of our income as a result of the crisis and are self-isolating as much as we can. Given this regrettable situation, it is in the best interests of our health, continual survival, and the health of the public that we not pay rent for the month of April. We will not be able to afford this rent retroactively.

We realize that this is far from an ideal situation for anyone and are grateful for your understanding in these unprecedented and dangerous times. We understand that the government is also extending protections to homeowners during the pandemic, and we support these measures, so that neither party will suffer too greatly from a loss of income during this period. Although no one can predict how this crisis will unfold, we hope the pandemic will subside in time for us to resume normal payments in May, and we will write to you again before the end of April with an update. 

Sincerely,

[NAMES OF RENTERS]