What happens if a direct one-party rent check issued to a landlord is lost or stolen?
The landlord should call the Lost or Stolen Check Unit at [716] 858-6676. Q16 What happens if a tenant in receipt of TA has fallen behind in rent? A: Mismanagement is determined when a client fails to pay rent or to pay it on time for two or more consecutive months. If a recipient fails to pay rent and is documented in writing by the landlord, that recipient will be required to have the landlord paid directly by a one-party check. Once mismanagement determination has been made, it follows the client to a new address. Note: that so long as a client pays at least their State set shelter allowance to the landlord on time each month, DSS may not declare financial mismanagement and place the client on restricted payment. Q17 What can a landlord do if a tenant receiving Temporary Assistance moves without giving proper notice? A: Recipients who have voluntarily requested a new restricted payment [or who have asked to continue an existing one at the time of recertification] since October 01, 1
