California's COVID-19 rent relief application portal went live on March 15, which will help eligible landlords and tenants cover unpaid rent from the past year.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program will cover delinquent rent, ... lease/rental agreements and a letter from the landlord that ... 2020 to present or a copy of an application for ...

Mr Rollington says photos and cover letters are particularly important when it comes to dogs and kids, and honesty is always the best policy. "Be up-front. There are lots of landlords who love pets.