Tenant's Declaration of Hardship During the Covid-19 Pandemic - New York (Russian)

This is a legal document that was released by the New York State Unified Court System - a government authority operating within New York.

The document is provided in Russian.

FAQ

Q: What is the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship?
A: The Tenant's Declaration of Hardship is a document that tenants in New York can use to declare their financial hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Q: What is the purpose of the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship?
A: The purpose of the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship is to protect tenants from eviction if they are unable to pay their rent due to financial difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Q: Who can use the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship?
A: Any tenant in New York who is facing financial difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic can use the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship.

Q: What does the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship do?
A: The Tenant's Declaration of Hardship prevents landlords from evicting tenants for non-payment of rent during the Covid-19 pandemic if the tenant submits a signed declaration stating their financial hardship.

Q: How long does the protection from eviction last?
A: The protection from eviction provided by the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship lasts until January 15, 2022, or until the Covid-19 state of emergency is lifted, whichever is later.

Q: What should tenants do if they receive an eviction notice?
A: Tenants who receive an eviction notice should immediately submit a signed Tenant's Declaration of Hardship to their landlord and the housing court to prevent eviction.

Q: Can landlords challenge the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship?
A: Yes, landlords have the right to challenge the validity of the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship in court.