The Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 was introduced to address the urgent need for continued requirements for rental property providers to adhere to established rent payment plans with eligible tenants. This resolution arises from the Council's previous actions during the COVID-19 public health emergency, which allowed tenants facing financial hardship to negotiate payment plans with their landlords. The existing framework for these payment plans has been maintained through various emergency and temporary measures, with the most recent legislation set to expire on May 1, 2025.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining tenant protections and administrative provisions, particularly a record retention requirement for landlords that extends through July 2025. To prevent any legal gaps before the end of this timeframe, the Council has deemed it necessary to adopt the Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Emergency Act of 2025 immediately, following a single reading. This action aims to ensure that tenants continue to receive the protections they need during this transitional period.