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Real Estate/Development,
Government

Jun. 2, 2020

Governor’s eviction halt until July 28 is not enough, renter advocates say

The order applies to commercial and residential properties but does not relieve a tenant from the obligation to pay rent, or restrict the landlord’s ability to recover rent that is due. It also requests banks and other financial institutions to halt foreclosures and related evictions during the pandemic.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order Friday authorizing local governments to halt evictions, slow foreclosures and protect against utility shutoffs through July 28 for Californians affected by COVID-19 is not enough, advocates for renters say.

The original order, extended on Friday, applies to commercial and residential properties but does not relieve a tenant from the obligation to pay rent, or restrict the landlord's ability to rec...

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