The federal eviction moratorium is essential relief for struggling renters, but it merely postpones evictions – it doesn’t prevent them. When the moratorium expires on December 31, 2020, back rent will be due, and renters will be unable to pay. In the meantime, small landlords who rely on rental income to maintain and operate their properties will increasingly struggle to pay their bills.
NEWS:
Sept 18, 2020: National Apartment Association Joins Lawsuit Challenging CDC National Eviction Moratorium https://www.forbes.com/sites/brendarichardson/2020/09/18/national-apartment-association-joins-lawsuit-challenging-cdc-national-eviction-moratorium/#5558df9452d5
Other Key Links:
Eviction moratorium: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/04/2020-19654/temporary-halt-in-residential-evictions-to-prevent-the-further-spread-of-covid-19
National Low Income Housing Coalition: https://nlihc.org/national-eviction-moratorium
Housing Needs by State: https://nlihc.org/housing-needs-by-state
National Housing Trust Fund: https://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/HTF_Factsheet.pdf
Tracking Congress: https://www.govtrack.us/
Resident Engagement: If you are a low-income tenant or resident, you have good ideas about how affordable housing programs should be managed. You also have a valuable perspective on affordable housing need in your community. You have the ability to be a powerful advocate for low-income housing. https://nlihc.org/take-action/resident-engagement