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.
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Bobby Mitchell, 61, had a kidney transplant, is type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure. He was facing eviction on Dec. 31 and was starting to pack, but Harrisburg s moratorium should protect him. Sean Simmers |ssimmers@pennlive.com
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Harrisburg council members this week unanimously approved an emergency ordinance to prevent renters from being kicked out of their homes during the pandemic if they are struggling financially.
A federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire Dec. 31, 2020, which could have put hundreds of city residents at risk of possible eviction on Jan. 1.