COVID-19 FAQ PAGE

This FAQ relates to the CA State and Sacramento City rent stay provisions and Tiner policy. There are Federal rules within the CARES provisions that overlap and may have different rules and timeframes. Links to some related government pages are at the bottom of this FAQ page.

The COVID-19 situation is evolving and changing constantly. We will try to keep this page up to date but also acknowledge that it will not always be current.

We at Tiner Properties are not attorneys and the information below should not be considered legal advice.

Are all tenants allowed to not pay rent without being evicted now?

No. Only tenants who have lost their job (or had a cut in hours), have experienced major medical expenses as a result of COVID-19, or has (or cares for someone who is) suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, or providing child care for a child who is not in school due to school closures.
What if I can not afford to pay part or all of my rent?

You need to complete a Tenant Protection Program – Tenant Delay of Rent Payment and provide it to your landlord by April 7th (and/or within 7 days of when your rent is due and will be partially or fully unpaid). You also need to provide proof that your inability to pay rent is directly related to losing your job (or had a significant cut in hours), or have experienced major medical expenses as a result of COVID-19 no later than May 31, 2020.
If I don’t expect to be able to pay back the rent due, can I just move out?

Very possibly. You still need to give notice to the landlord. Some landlords would allow you to break your lease term and vacate early with no additional costs due other than rent through the last day you are in possession and normal security deposit charges when applicable. Tenants need written permission to vacate early. Tiner Properties recommends this approach and will encourage the Landlord to make that agreement.
Will I owe late fees on top of rent due?

Tenants who provide a Tenant Protection Program – Tenant Delay of Rent Payment and are eligible will NOT be charged any late fees. Tenants who do not meet the criteria for COVID related delay of payment for rent due will be charged the normal late fees.
Will my credit or rents history be negatively impacted if I can’t pay rent?

No. Not if you are approved for a Delay in Rent Payment and you pay back your rent in a timely and agreed upon timeframe.
Will any rent be forgiven?

No. All rent is still due.
What if I have some income – but not my full income due to COVID-19?

Tenants are obligated to make a proportional rent payment. You still need to complete a Tenant Protection Program – Tenant Delay of Rent Payment, provide supporting documentation and make rent payments that are proportionate to your remaining income. If you lost 30% of your income, you should pay 70% of your rent due if you are unable to pay it all.
Can I pay all my rent even if I qualify for a rent delay?

Yes. If you are able to keep up with your rent that is preferable.
What will happen if I owe rent after May 31, 2020?

All unpaid rent will be due. You will need to pay in full or see if your landlord will allow you to pay or back over time. Tenants living within Sacramento City will have 120 days to pay in full unless your Landlord agrees to a Lease Payment Agreement. Tenants who do not pay their rent in full or acquire a Lease Payment Agreement will be evicted and will have a money judgment placed against them.
How can I make a Lease Payment Agreement with my Landlord?

As of 4/1/2020, no one knows how long this state of emergency will last nor how long Tenant’s jobs will be impacted… Tiner Property Management is creating a Lease Payment Agreement form which will be available to all Tiner Tenants who need it by the end of April. The terms of this agreement will be made on an individual basis for each property depending on the amount of rent due and the approval of the property Owner(s). No Lease Payment Agreement will be valid until signed by the Tenant and the Landlord / Property Manager, and the landlord/Owner have no obligation to enter into a Lease Payment Agreement.
How will Landlords decide which Tenants to keep or evict at the end of this state of emergency?

Tenants who were communicative, cooperate, made partial rent payment when they could, and made a Lease Payment Agreement for unpaid rent will not be evicted. All others will be evicted. Evictions are a disaster that makes it very difficult to rent another property for at least 7 years.