This week, the City of Los Angeles began offering additional rental assistance for renters and landlords who have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. As California’s eviction moratorium is set to expire on Sept. 30, many landlords and renters in Los Angeles are facing financial hardship. The Housing is Key rental assistance program was launched on Sept. 1 to help Los Angeles tenants, as well as those who are renting out properties. The new rental assistance was offered through a partnership between the state and the city. “The new agreement will allow Angelenos to tap into the $5.2 billion in emergency rental relief funds the State has received from the Federal government, ensuring that all renters and landlords who are eligible for the relief will receive it,” according to a statement released by the mayor’s office. “Under the new framework, the State will be responsible for processing applications and distributing relief …