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

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 Haitian Creole.

FAQ

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

Q: Who is eligible to use the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship?
A: Any tenant in New York who has experienced financial hardship 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 protects tenants from eviction during the Covid-19 pandemic if they are facing financial hardship.

Q: What information do I need to provide on the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship?
A: You need to provide your name, contact information, the address of the rental property, and information about your financial hardship.

Q: Does filling out the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship guarantee that I won't be evicted?
A: Filling out the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship does not guarantee that you won't be evicted, but it provides temporary protection against eviction during the pandemic.

Q: How long does the protection provided by the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship last?
A: The protection provided by the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship lasts until May 1, 2021, unless extended by the government.

Q: Can my landlord challenge the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship?
A: Yes, landlords can challenge the Tenant's Declaration of Hardship, but they need to go through a court process and provide evidence to support their challenge.