Future of eviction moratorium unknown after ruling; here s how it could affect Michigan
There is now uncertainty for thousands of metro Detroit renters after a federal judge ruled the CDC overstepped its authority when it issued a nationwide eviction moratorium.
Posted at 5:27 AM, May 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-06 05:27:34-04
(WXYZ) â There is now uncertainty for thousands of metro Detroit renters after a federal judge ruled the CDC overstepped its authority when it issued a nationwide eviction moratorium.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we ve seen eviction protections extended and fought in court.
President Joe Biden s administration already has an appeal in the works, so there s a chance a stay could be issued on the ruling while it works its way through the legal system.
High court launches Justice For All Commission
The Michigan Supreme Court has created the Michigan Justice For All Commission to expand access to and enhance the quality of the civil legal justice system in Michigan.
The commission will lead the implementation of the JFA Task Force’s Strategic Plan that was released in December 2020. Its aim is to help people solve civil legal problems, such as landlord-tenant issues or family law disputes.
Chief Justice McCormack
“All Michigan residents must have equal access to our courts and to resources needed to navigate our justice system, regardless of who they are, what they earn, or where they come from,” Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack said. “With dedicated and diverse members, the JFA Commission has the roadmap, commitment, and focus to close the justice gap in Michigan.”
Eviction moratorium ends December 31st
and last updated 2020-12-11 05:52:54-05
It prevents renters from being thrown out of their homes due to non-payment during the pandemic.
If lawmakers donât pass another extension for renters, landlords can once again evict for non-payment. Meaning the courts could be overloaded with cases in just a few weeks.
âIt is entirely possible that the courts will have influx of activity as we come out of the most restrictive parts of the pandemic,â said State Court Administrator Judge Tom Boyd.
He tells FOX 17 the courts are prepared. They can increase or decrease in-person and virtual proceedings as needed to deal with any evictions that may come through the system.
Eviction moratorium put in place by CDC ends December 31
By: Ryan Cummings
and last updated 2020-12-16 11:39:00-05
It prevents renters from being thrown out of their homes due to non-payment during the pandemic.
If lawmakers donât pass another extension for renters, landlords can once again evict for non-payment. Meaning the courts could be overloaded with cases in just a few weeks.
âIt is entirely possible that the courts will have influx of activity as we come out of the most restrictive parts of the pandemic,â said State Court Administrator Judge Tom Boyd.
He tells FOX 17 the courts are prepared. They can increase or decrease in-person and virtual proceedings as needed to deal with any evictions that may come through the system.