coronavirus evictions

With a statewide eviction moratorium ending, officials in California are rushing to make sure tenants with unpaid rent know they can still stay in their homes after that date — but only if they have applied for assistance from the state.

The program is part of the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget, which was signed by Newsom on Monday. Applicants can receive 100% of rent owed from April 2020 and through September 2021.

California is offering rent relief for residents behind on their rent, and Newsom revealed details about the program in Boyle Heights on Wednesday ahead of his recall election. Mekahlo Medina reports for NBC4 on July 14, 2021.

The California Assembly voted Monday to extend the state’s eviction moratorium through Sept. 30, giving renters behind on their rent payments a lifeline.

The California Assembly voted to extend the state eviction moratorium through Sept. 30 and pay 100% of back-rent owed due to the pandemic, to prevent a “tsunami” of evictions. Angie Crouch reports for NBC4 on June 28, 2021.

Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders from both the State Senate and State Assembly agreed Friday on a proposed extension of the statewide eviction moratorium, through Sept. 30, 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.

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. 

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.

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