City of Harrisburg passes emergence ordinance that temporarily suspends evictions
The renewable 30-day suspension of evictions only applies to eviction for non-payment of rent, mayor Eric Papenfuse said Friday.
Author: Keith Schweigert (FOX43)
Updated: 4:46 PM EST December 18, 2020
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg mayor Eric Papenfuse on Friday announced that the city has passed an emergency ordinance temporarily suspending the eviction, ejectment or displacement of tenants or occupants from any residential dwelling unit or rooming house.
“This is a very important piece of legislation,” Papenfuse said in a press release. “As Covid-19 levels spike and we enter colder temperatures this winter, this moratorium on the processing of evictions protects our residents during these difficult times.