Eviction moratorium extended
Funding available for tenants, landlords
Legislation signed last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom extends the state’s landmark eviction moratorium for an additional five months, protecting renters while also providing aid for landlords.
The passage of SB 91 will see the eviction moratorium extended through June 30, 2021, which was originally established last year under Assembly Bill 3088 and would have expired at the end of January.
“Once again, California is leading the way by enacting the strongest eviction protections in the nation, which will provide relief for millions of Californians dealing with financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19,” Newsom said. “This law not only provides greatly needed support for tenants, but also provides relief to small property owners in need of assistance to pay for mortgages, thanks to $2.6 billion in federal stimulus funding.”