Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, measures are being implemented to help reduce the spreading of the outbreak. However, many have been affected by this. There is an increasing amount of individuals who are without work- unable to pay their rent payments.

Students have been affected by this outbreak as many universities, such as San Jose State University, have switched their on-campus classes to online. Many of whom have returned home, still have to pay for their apartments they no longer live in.



27 North, an apartment community (off-campus housing), which is just a quick walking distance away from San Jose State University, still wants their residents, which are mainly students, to make their monthly rent payments. However, how do they expect their residents who have been impacted to pay? Many residents and their families are going through significant hardships, during this unprecedented time.



We request 27 North to allow its residents to have the option to terminate their current lease contracts, as well as those who have already renewed for this upcoming 2020-2021 lease contract- without penalty charges.



The current options that 27 North is offering their residents (tenants) are the following:

A Payment Plan Option (amid COVID-19) OR

To find a replacement tenant, and pay a $750 reassignment fee.

During this time, where unemployment has risen to approximately 22 million, it is far-fetched to assume that all residents are able to pay, make payment plans, or find a replacement tenant.



San Jose State has made the decision to provide refunds to those students who have vacated their university-owned student housing, prior to the end date of their lease agreement. They will be receiving approximately a 42% refund, based off of the university's information on its website.



While we understand that 27 North is not affiliated with the university, we believe that they should carefully consider their decision based on the current situation. We also understand that we have signed the lease contract, however, we did not foresee COVID-19 pandemic and the effects that would occur.



We are hopeful that 27 North and its owner(s) will be considerate and show some empathy, when making a decision on this matter.



We are kindly asking for your signatures so that 27 North will let their residents terminate their lease contracts without penalty.



Thank you for supporting. We appreciate your help. Stay safe and take care!