CDC ISSUES A NATIONWIDE MORATORIUM ON #EVICTION
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CDC imposes moratorium to protect public health
Authority cited: "Under 42 CFR 70.2"
Applies wherever there is not a more protective state moratorium in effect;
Applies to all tenants who present a signed declaration to their LLs;
(iii) tenant would become homeless or need to double-up if evicted; ...
(iv) tenant will still make partial payments ("using best efforts to make timely partial payments that are as close to the full payment as the individual’s circumstances may permit, taking into
account other non-discretionary expenses);...
This critical measure stops nonpayment of rent #eviction from 9/4-12/31/20. Now, it's must be coupled w/funding to resolve the crisis. The entire country must demand #rentreliefnow to protect renters, landlords & communities from harm.
The declaration requires the tenant to state (i) income is less than $99,000, did not have to pay income tax in 2019, or received a stimulus check; (ii) tenant unable to pay rent due to income loss or extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses;...
Lasts through December 31
Tenants can still be evicted for "reasons other than nonpayment of rent"
Criminal penalties for violations
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