coronavirus evictions

California’s eviction rates are on track to doubling in months ahead. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2021. 

Lamonte Goode never thought he’d be in the situation he is now. He says he’s a good tenant. Always respectful, always paid his rent on time, never maxed-out his credit cards, but now his stress level is off the charts because of his debt.

U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson’s order keeps in place citywide ordinances designed to protect tenants during the public health crisis.

Help could be on the way for people drowning in debt during the pandemic. Randy Mac reported for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.

Mayor Eric Garcetti said today that a “Travel Safely Ambassador Program” will begin next week at Los Angeles International Airport, with workers handing out free masks to people who need them, along with informational materials about safety precautions to fight COVID-19. The program will start in Terminal 1, with plans to expand to all terminals at the airport. “To encourage…

A landlords association is suing the city of Los Angeles, alleging that the COVID-19-related citywide ban on evictions and rent increases violates apartment owners’ rights under the U.S. and California constitutions. The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles argues that while its members are sympathetic to tenants who have suffered hardship due to the pandemic, the ordinances allow tenants...

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order to restrict evictions has been criticized for failing to provide adequate protection for renters struggling financially during the coronavirus crisis.