It’s official: The eviction moratorium has ended, and officials are scrambling to blunt the effects. The White House is urging states to speed up the distribution of billions, while also asking local governments to put in place their own extensions and relief options.
Quick refresh: In September of 2020, in the midst of millions losing their jobs due to the pandemic, the Center for Disease and Prevention (CDC) instituted a moratorium that prevented landlords from evicting their renters.Flash forward to end of July 2021, and the federal moratorium has ended. Now, millions of tenants across the country face the possibility of eviction and homelessness.
While the federal eviction moratorium has ended, there are different areas and certain cases where extensions apply. Here are some things for both landlords and tenants to know about the order:
Each state has its own laws and regulations regarding evictions. To understand how the end of the eviction moratorium will affect you, contact a provider lawyer, and they will help you understand the specifics of your state.
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