Rent and COVID-19
COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
On March 04, 2020 the Governor of the State of California declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 imposing a moratorium on evictions for failure to pay rent due to financial impacts related to COVID-19. The proclamation can be viewed here.
Various Cities and Counties have also declared local emergencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic and adopted an ordinance imposing a moratorium on evictions for failure to pay rent due to financial impacts related to COVID-19 for the period of the local emergency. For a list of Cities/Counties that have published the details of their moratorium Click Here.
A TENANT UNABLE TO PAY A PORTION OR ALL RENT DUE BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL IMPACT FROM COVID-19 CAN DO THE FOLLOWING
- Notify his or her landlord in writing right away of inability to pay rent
- State the ways in which they have been financially impacted, this can include:
- Caring for myself or family member who is sick with COVID-19
- Lay-off, loss of hours, or other income reduction resulting from business closure or other
economic or employer impacts of COVID-19 - Compliance with a recommendation from a government health authority to stay home, selfquarantine, or avoid congregating with others during the state of emergency
- Extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses
- Child care needs arising from school closures related to COVID-19
- Provide documentation or an explanation, which can include:
- Proof of being sick with COVID-19 or caring for a household/family member that is sick with COVID-19*
- Letter, email, texts related to lay-off, loss of hours or other income reduction
- Health authority communication about recommendation to stay home, self-quarantine, etc.
- Medical bills
- Receipts/invoices of child-care costs
- Explanation from the tenant as to how incoming finances have been impacted by COVID-19 and why tenant is unable to all or part of rent.
*Any medical or financial information provided to the landlord shall be held in confidence and only used for evaluating the tenant's claim.
We have provided a sample letter for you to use based on the above-mentioned information. Be sure to fill in the form on this page to request your sample letter to send your landlord.
RENT REPAYMENT
The various City/County local ordinances do not relieve the tenant from eventually paying the rent and some offer a timeframe of repayment anywhere from 6 to 12 months after the expiration of the local emergency moratorium. The landlord may not charge a late fee on the rent. The ordinance is intended to be narrow and no other legal remedies are affected by this ordinance.
How to notify your landlord regarding late rent
We have a blank template to help you notify your landlord regarding your financial situation. This document is not a demand letter, it is a document designed to open official communication between you and your landlord. We have taken the above information and compiled it into an easy to fill out form. Before you venture into using this notice be advised of the following points:
1. To Tenants: If the government says you don’t have to pay your rent and there’s a ban on evictions, you better do whatever you can to pay your rent. There will be major repercussions when eviction bans are lifted. Don’t think you’ll get a free ride out of this.
PAY YOUR RENT! Your landlord has bills to pay too.
3. If the utility company suspends payments, you better pay any amount you can! They are like banks, they will want their money eventually and when all this clears up, you’ll owe an exuberant bill and still won’t have any utilities. Pay whatever you can.
4. If you get a government stimulus check, this check is to help pay your bills. That means you pay your rent, your mortgage, your utilities, your insurance, your car payment, your bills.
This is not for frivolous spending.
5. The real problem is, many who will get the stimulus check....won’t pay their bills while crying and wailing saying
“They evicted me. They cut off my power, they repossessed my car...”
All while digging in their new Gucci purse or walking in that new pair of shoes they bought with their stimulus check.
BE WISE AND USE THIS MONEY TO PAY YOUR BILLS!!!!
PRO TIP: There’s always FREE cheese 🧀 in a mouse 🐁 trap!
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List of Specific local moratoriums
List Updated: 4/14/2020
| County/City | Restriction(s) | Source/Duration | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura Hills | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing and provide documentation within 30 days of when rent is due, and will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | 3/2020. Executive Order 2020-01. Effective through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Alameda (City of) | Moratorium on evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, including: 1) a 20% or more reduction of monthly gross pay; 2) extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses; or (3) extraordinary child care needs or needs arising from caring for ill household or family members. Tenants can assert impacts as affirmative defense to eviction. | City of Alameda Ordinance No. 3268 Urgency Uncodified Ordinance. Effective 3/17/20 for 60 days. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Alameda County (unincorporated areas) | Emergency moratorium on all residential (specifically including mobile homes) tenant evictions and 'proceedings to recover possession' from mortgagors who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, and appears to include no-fault evictions as well. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. The ordinance specifically lists recommended documentation. Landlords/ lenders must include a designated notice with any notice of termination. | AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS. Effective 3/24/20 for 30 days unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Albany | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 30 days after rent is due and provide documentation within that period. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. Also imposes a rent increase moratorium to property not exempt from rent control per state law. | ORDINANCE NO. 2020-03. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON FORECLOSURES AND EVICTIONS DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RENT AND RENT INCREASES FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS IMPACTED BY THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Effective 3/26/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Alhambra | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 7 days after rent is due (unless there are extenuating circumstances), provide documentation and pay a portion due that 'tenant is able to pay'. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. The eviction moratorium will remain in effect during the pay-back period. | ORDINANCE NO. O2M20-4771. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS ARISING FROM FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Effective 3/4/20 through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Anaheim | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay prior to date that rent is due, provide documentation, and pay a portion due that 'tenant is able to pay'. Tenants will have up to 90 days post-emergency to repay any back rent. The eviction moratorium will remain in effect during the pay-back period. | AN UNCODIFIED (URGENCY) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE EVICTION OF RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL TENANTS UNABLE TO PAY RENT BECAUSE OF COVID-19.... Effective 3/24/20 through 4/30/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Antioch | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 14 days after rent is due and provide documentation. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | An Urgency Ordinance of the City of Antioch Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions Due To Nonpayment of Rent For Residential and Commercial Tenants Where the Failure to Pay Rent Results from Income Loss Resulting from the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Apple Valley | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 30 days after rent is due and provide documentation. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | 3/24/20 Apple Valley Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-01. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Arcata | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay prior to date that rent is due, provide documentation within 7 days of when rent was due. Tenants will have up to 120 days post-emergency to repay any back rent. | Ordinance No. 1532, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcata Adopting Temporary Restrictions on the Eviction of Tenants Due to Non-Payment of Rent. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Artesia | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 30 days after the date rent is due and provide documentation. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. Operates as a defense to any unlawful detainer action filed on or after 3/25/20. | "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON FORECLOSURES AND EVICTIONS DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RENT BY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS IMPACTED BY THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Effective 3/25/20 through 5/31/20 unless extended." | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Baldwin Park | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Residential no-fault evictions are also banned "unless necessary for the health and safety of the tenants, neighbors or landlord." Tenants must notify landlords within 30 days after rent is due via established e-mail and text communication and document inability to pay. | 3/17/20 Baldwin Park Director of Emergency Services Temporary Moratorium on Evictions. Effective for the duration of the emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Benicia | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 30 days after the date rent is due and provide documentation. Tenants will have up to 60 days post-emergency to repay any back rent. | 3/22/20 Direction of Emergency Services Order No. 20-1 (City Manager). Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Berkeley | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay before rent is due and provide documentation. Where tenant fails to notify landlord, landlord must serve a "pre-notice of the rent delinquency" and give tenant 3 days to provide notice/ documentation. Failure to provide that notice does not waive tenant's right to claim inability as a defense to eviction. Tenants must repay all back due rents "after the expiration of the State of Emergency," but landlords cannot charge collection fees or interest. | Urgency Ordinance Adopting BMC Chapter 13.110, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance. Ordinance is effective starting 3/17/20 for the duration of the emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Bishop | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Buena Park | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 30 days after rent is due, provide documentation and if possible pay a portion due that 'tenant is able to pay'. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. The eviction moratorium will remain in effect during the pay-back period. | URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ENACTING A MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR RENTERS AND OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY. Effective 3/17/20 through the duration of the emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Beverly Hills | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, and for no-fault evictions unless necessary for the health and safety of tenants, neighbors, or landlord. Commercial tenants are also covered under the similar conditions. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. The council has set up a special standing committee to hear commercial landlord-tenant disputes. | ORDINANCE NO. 20-0- 2805 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANT EVICTIONS.... Effective 3/17/20 for the duration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Burbank | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | ORDINANCE NO. 20-3,934. An Uncodified Urgency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Burbank Prohibiting the Eviction Temporarily of Residential and Commercial Tenants. Effective 3/17/20 through 4/30/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Camarillo | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, and appears to include no-fault evictions as well. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | 3/18/20 EOC Director Order No. 20-02 Staying Evictions in the City of Camarillo. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Capitola | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, and appears to include no-fault evictions as well. Tenants must notify landlords in writing before rent is due, pay any amount reasonably possible, and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 90 days of the ordinance expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Ordinance No. 1041. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Capitola Prohibiting Residential and Commercial Evictions ...Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic.... Effective 3/26/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Cathedral City | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, and appears to include no-fault evictions as well. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 5 days after the rent is due, pay any amount reasonably possible, and document or otherwise demonstrate inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 60 days of the ordinance expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL TENANTS ARISING FROM SUBSTANTIAL DECREASE IN HOUSEHOLD OR BUSINESS INCOME OR SUBSTANTIAL MEDICAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Effective 3/25/20 through the expiration of the state or local emergencies. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Chula Vista | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICITIONS DUE TO A NONPAYMENT OF RENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT RESULTS FROM INCOME LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Effective 3/17/20 through the duration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Clearlake | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Residential no-fault evictions are also banned unless necessary for the health and safety of the tenants, neighbors or landlord. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | City Council Resolution No. 2020-10. Effective 3/19/20 through the duration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Coachella | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Commerce | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Concord | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Residential no-fault evictions are also banned unless necessary for the health and safety of the tenants, neighbors or landlord. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 7 days before rent is due and provide written documentation of inability to pay within 3 days after. 90-day repayment window for each month in arrears, beginning with the first day following the lifting of the moratorium. Landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. Also imposes a ban on rent increases, except for residential properties exempt under CA Civil Code § 1946.2(e) (e.g., most single family homes). | Ordinance No. 20-3. An Emergency Ordinance Imposing Moratoria on Certain Evictions For Failure to Pay Rent. Effective 3/25/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Costa Mesa | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 7 days after rent is due, provide documentation and pay a portion due that 'tenant is able to pay'. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | Urgency Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Eviction of Residential or Commercial Tenants Unable to Pay Rent because of COVID-19. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Culver City | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents unless necessary for the health and safety of the tenants, neighbors, landlord or the landlord's employees. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | 3/16/20 Public Order under City of Culver City Emergency Authority. Effective through the duration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Davis | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Urgency Ordinance Adopting Emergency Regulations Related to Evictions and Declaring the Urgency Thereof. Effective 3/17/20 through the duration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Delano | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay before rent is due, provide documentation and pay a portion due that 'tenant is able to pay'. Tenants will have up to 180 days post-emergency to repay any back rent. The eviction moratorium will remain in effect during the pay-back period. | URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELANO TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL TENANTS ARISING FROM INCOME LOSS OR SUBSTANTIAL MEDICAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Effective through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Desert Hot Springs | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Downey | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Duarte | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| East Palo Alto | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 30 days after rent is due, provide documentation and pay a portion due that 'tenant is able to pay'. Tenants will have up to 180 days post-emergency to repay any back rent. Landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Temporary Moratorium on Residential Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent by Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Effective 3/26/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| El Cerrito | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. Includes a "Moratorium on Judicial Foreclosures". | URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2020-03 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT RESULTS FROM INCOME LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Effective | CLICK HERE to Search |
| El Monte | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants (specifically including mobile-homes) who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Also adds 13 general "just cause" limitations to evictions. | Urgency Ordinance establishing a 45-day moratorium of residential evictions caused by non-payment of rent due to hardship associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective 3/19/20 for 45 days unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Elk Grove | On 3/18/20 the council considered and rejected an emergency eviction moratorium similar to other cities. | None. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Emeryville | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who experience COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Commercial tenants must document inability to pay upon request. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts. Also covers Homeowners Association actions to evict homeowners for failure to pay dues. HOAs are barred from voting to initiate foreclosure on any COVID-19 affected residential homeowner. | ORDINANCE NO. 20-002. An Urgency Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Enacting A Temporary Moratorium On Residential and Commercial Evictions Due to Nonpayment Of Rent And Residential Foreclosures Initiated by Homeowner' s Associations Where The Failure To Pay Rent Or Assessments Results From Income Loss Due To The Novel Coronavirus ( COVID-19) Pandemic. Effective 3/19/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Encinitas | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions on rent due on or after 3/27/20 for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing before rent is due, each time rent is due and for rents due between 3/27/20 and 4/1/20 by 4/7/20, and document inability to pay within 2 weeks of each notice. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-07 Effective 3/27/20 through the end of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Escondido | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Eureka | Emergency moratorium on all evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. or for no-fault evictions. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay and provide documentation on or before 5/31/20. Tenants will have up to 180 days post-emergency to repay any back rent. Landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. Rent increases are also banned through the duration. | ORDINANCE NO. 898-C.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUREKA TO PROHIBIT EVICTIONS DURING THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT OR FOR NO-FAULT REASONS. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Fillmore | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, and on no-fault evictions. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | RESOLUTION 20-3752. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING EVICTIONS. Effective through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Fort Bragg | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, and on no-fault evictions. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 7 days before rent is due (except April 1) and document inability to pay within 30 days of when rent is due. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 180 days of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 960-2020. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT BRAGG RELATING TO A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTING TENANTS AND DECLARING THE ORDINANCE TO BE AN EMERGENCY MEASURE TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Fremont | Emergency moratorium on all residential (including mobile homes) and small-scale commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants "should" notify landlords before rent is due, but must notify landlords in writing and document inability to pay within 5 days after being served with a Notice of Termination. Remains in effect for 6 months following end of the emergency, with the eviction moratorium ending 30 days after the expiration of declared emergency. Landlords can't impose late fees or serve a 5-day notice provided within 90 days after the local emergency expires, tenant repays 50% of overdue rent and expenses; and within 180 days has repaid all outstanding overdue rent and expenses accrued during the emergency. Landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. Here is more information. | Executive Orders establishing emergency Eviction Moratoriums on Residential and Small Business Evictions. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Fresno, City of | Emergency moratorium on evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Commercial tenants are additionally protected when they close voluntarily or pursuant to official mandate "...to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19". All tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay rents, then have 7 days from notification to provide documentation. Upon expiration of the emergency, tenants have 6 months to pay past due rent. | An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Fresno Adding Section 2-514 to the Fresno Municipal Code Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency. Effective 3/19/20 for 30 days unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Fresno, County of | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration | Emergency ordinance prohibiting evictions arising from income loss or substantial medical expenses related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Effective 3/24/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Fullerton | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due, pay any amount possible, and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | URGENCY ORDINANCE RELATED TO A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTING TENANTS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS. Effective 3/26/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Garden Grove | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | 3/17/20. Local Emergency Proclamation and A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES' PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY. Effective 3/17/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Gardena | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Glendale | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential (specifically including Section-8/assisted) and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | Glendale Public Order No. 2020-03. Effective 3/18/20 through the duration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Goleta | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Resolution No. 20-18. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, Confirming the Existence of a Local Emergency. Effective 3/17/20 for 60 days. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Grass Valley | Moratorium on evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Commercial tenants are additionally protected when they close voluntarily or pursuant to official mandate "...to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19". All tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay rents, then have 7 days from notification to provide documentation. Upon expiration of the emergency, tenants have 6 months to pay past due rent. | Ordinance No. __. Emergency Ordinance...Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions. 5/24/20 in effect through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Hayward | Emergency moratorium on all residential (including no-fault) and commercial evictions for tenants who experience COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents, and for no-fault evictions unless necessary for the health and safety of tenants, neighbors, or landlords. Tenants should notify landlords in writing and provide documentation. However, inability to do so does not preclude the tenant from asserting protections under the Moratorium. Either party may request mediation through the City of Hayward Rent Review Office. Added 4/7/20: Commercial; lender evictions and prohibition of retaliation. | Repeal and Replacement of Temporary Moratorium on Evictions ... for Non-Payment of Rent or Mortgage Payments Caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Effective 4/7/20 for 90 days. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Hawaiian Gardens | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Hermosa Beach | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Imperial Beach | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days of when rent is due and document inability to pay. | Resolution No. 2020-15. Resolution of the City of Imperial Beach...Prohibiting Specified Residential Evictions During Local Emergency Related to COVID-19. Effective 3/12/20 through expiration of the CA state of emergency or 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Imperial County | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 120 days of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Uncodified Urgency Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Prohibition on COVID-19 Pandemic-related Evictions in the Unincorporated Area of the County of Imperial. Effective 3/31/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Inglewood | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions, including just cause evictions, for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing and document inability to pay. | Emergency Ordinance No. 20-07. Effective 3/17/20 for 45 days. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Jurupa Valley | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Laguna Beach | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants will have up to 120 post-emergency to repay any back rent. | Check local government for additional details. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| La Verne | Emergency moratorium on all evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | Urgency Ordinance No. 1093 - Temporarily Prohibiting the Eviction of Residential and Commercial Tenants for Non-Payment of Rent Caused by the Coronavirus. Effective 3/24/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Lancaster | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Livermore | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Long Beach | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who were/are served with a "Pay-or-Quit Notice" (CA Civ Pro. §§ 1161 et sec.) arising from COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing and document inability to pay. Tenants receiving a Pay or Quit Notice between 3/4/20 and 3/24/20 must provide that documentation "...prior to the final adjudication of the subject eviction proceedings". Tenants must also make timely payments and repay unpaid amounts by 11/30/20, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. Landlords must provide special notice to tenants when serving Pay or Quit notices. | AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH AMENDING THE LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.100, TO TEMPORARILY PROHIBIT EVICTIONS DUE TO COVID-19 THROUGH MAY 31, 2020.... Enacted 3/24/20 effective through 5/31/20 retroactive to 3/4/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Los Angeles (City of) | Moratorium on evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Residential tenants have up to 12 months to repay any back-rent due. No-fault evictions are also prohibited where tenant or household member is "ill, in isolation, or under quarantine due to COVID-19". | 3/14/20 Mayer Garcetti Executive Order (residential evictions) through the duration of the emergency. 3/16/20 Mayer Garcetti Executive Order (commercial evictions) through 3/31/20 unless extended. Ordinance Adding Article 14.6 to the L.A., Municipal Code to Temporarily Prohibit Certain Residential and Commercial Evictions Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Effective 3/27/20 through the end of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Los Angeles (County of) | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants in unincorporated areas of LA County who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | The moratorium starts retroactively on 3/4/20 and remains in place through 3/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Lynwood | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Madera | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Manhattan Beach | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Marin County, including cities, towns, and unincorporated areas. | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions, including just cause evictions, for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days of the due date and document inability to pay. Tenants must repay back rent, but landlords are banned from charging late fees. | Resolution Barring Evictions in Marin County due to the Public Health Emergency Arising from COVID-19. Effective 3/24/20 through 5/31. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Maywood | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Mendocino, County of (unincorporated areas) | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. | ORDINANCE NO. 4460. URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MENDOCINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ENACTING A TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELATED EVICTIONS. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Mission Viejo | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing of inability to pay within 30 days after rent is due, and if possible pay a portion due that 'tenant is able to pay'. Imposes strict requirements regarding documentation. Tenants have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | ORDINANCE 20-337. An Urgency Ordinance of the City of Mission Viejo, California, Prohibiting or Limiting Residential and Commercial Evictions Pursuant to and Consistent with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-28-20. Effective 3/25/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Monrovia | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Also includes no-fault evictions unless health/safety threatened. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 7 days after the due date and document inability to pay within 30 days after. Tenants must repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the expiration of the local emergency, but landlords are banned from charging late fees. Here is more information. | Ordinance No. 2020-04U. An Urgency Ordinance of the City of Monrovia, California, Adopting Emergency Regulations Prohibiting Residential Evictions. Effective 3/31/20 through the end of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Monterey, City of | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must use "reasonable efforts" to notify landlords before rent is due, pay all amounts "reasonably able" to pay, and provide supporting documentation within "a reasonable time". Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 120 days of 5/31/20, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | URGENCY ORDINANCE TO TEMPORARILY PROHIBIT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL EVICTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19. Effective 3/25/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Monterey County of (unincorporated areas) | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions, including just cause evictions, for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing and document inability to pay. | An Urgency Ordinance of the County of Monterey...Enacting a Temporary Prohibition on Covid-19 Pandemic Related Evictions.... Effective 3/17/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Moorpark | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | 3/19/20 City of Moorpark Executive Order No. 20-01. An Executive Order of the Director of Disaster Services of the City of Moorpark Imposing Emergency Regulations Related to Residential and Commercial Tenant Evictions. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Mountain View | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 7 days after rent is due and document inability to pay within 14 days after rent is due. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 120 days of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. The city recommends mediation between landlords and tenants through the free and confidential Mountain View Mediation Program | Temporary Eviction Moratorium Suspending Residential Evictions for Non-payment of Rent Due to Related Financial Impacts. Effective 3/27/20 through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Nevada City | Emergency moratorium through 3/31/20 on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. No documentation is required, but tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days of rent due date of inability to pay. Tenants will have six months to repay back rent. Late fees for rent and utilities will be suspended during that time. | City Manager Temporary Moratorium on Evictions, effective through 3/31/20. Scheduled to be ratified at the 3/25/20 council meeting. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Newark | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Nevada County | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions, including just cause evictions, for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. | 3/24/20 RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE COUNTY OF NEVADA'S POLICE POWER TO IMPOSE SUBSTANTIVE LIMITATIONS ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL EVICTIONS AND JUDICIAL FORECLOSURES THROUGH MAY 31, 2020 | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Oakland | Emergency moratorium on residential evictions for any reasons except tenants who pose .."an imminent threat to the health or safety of other occupants" for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Excludes single family home tenants. Rent increases also capped at 3.5%. Emergency moratorium on all commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Excludes businesses with 100 or more employees. All tenants must repay past due rent; no late fees where inability to pay is due to COVID-19. Landlords are further prohibited from evicting tenants for COVID-19 inability to pay rents AFTER the moratorium is lifted. | EMERGENCY ORDINANCE imposing a moratorium on RESIDENTIAL evictions, RENT INCREASES, AND LATE FEES during the LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED IN RESPONSE TO THE NOVEL coronavirus (covid-19) PANDEMIC...". Effective 3/27/20 through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Oceanside | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Ojai | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants will have up to 6 months post-emergency to repay any back rent. | 3/17/20 City of Ojai Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 20-01. Effective for the duration of the emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Ontario | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Oxnard | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants are not relieved of obligation to repay past-due amounts. | 3/19/20 City of Oxnard Director Order No. 20-01. Effective until 3/31/20 or when ratified by the council. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Pacific Grove | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Palm Springs | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 90 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants are not relieved of obligation to repay past-due amounts, but landlords cannot charge late fees or interest. | An Urgency Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs, California Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions Due to Nonpayment of Rent. Effective 3/19/20 through 3/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Palo Alto | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 90 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants are not relieved of obligation to repay past-due amounts, but landlords cannot charge late fees or interest. Staff was directed to draft an urgency ordinance regarding commercial tenants for the next board meeting. | Urgency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Relating to a Temporary Moratorium on Residential Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent During the COVID-19 State of Emergency and Declaring the Ordinance to be an Emergency Measure to Take Effect Immediately Upon Adoption. Effective 3/23/20 for 120 days after expiration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Paramount | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Pasadena | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Residential no-fault evictions are also banned "unless necessary for the health and safety of the tenants, neighbors or landlord." Both residential and commercial tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | An Uncodified Ordinance of the City Council of The City of Pasadena Enacting a Moratorium on Eviction for Non-payment of Rent by Residential Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Effective 3/17/20 for the duration of the emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Pico Rivera | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Pittsburg | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 15 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Urgency Ordinance Regarding Residential Evictions During the COVID-19 Local Emergency (and identical for commercial). Effective 4/6 through duration of local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Placentia | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Urgency Ordinance No. O-2020-03, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Placentia, California relating to a temporary moratorium on evicting tenants.... Effective 3/24/20 through expiration of the statewide emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Pomona | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Director of Emergency Services Executive Order enacting a temporary moratorium on foreclosures and evictions due to non-payment of rent by residential and commercial tenants impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective 3/19/20 through 05/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Rancho Cucamonga | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Ordinance No. 967, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Adopting Emergency Regulations Related to Residential and Commercial Tenant Evictions. Effective 3/18/20 through 5/31/20 for residential and 4/30/20 for commercial tenants. The Council will review the commercial moratorium again at its 4/15/20 meeting. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Rancho Mirage | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Redlands | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts "...after expiration of this ordinance"... and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL EVICTIONS DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RENT BY TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT RESULTS FROM INCOME LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID19. Effective through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Redondo Beach | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Richmond | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for nonpayment of rent due to the financial impact of COVID-19, and other no-fault evictions (Owner Move-In, Withdrawal from the Rental Market (Ellis Act), Substantial Repairs, Temporary Tenancy) unless necessary for the health and safety of tenants, neighbors, or the landlord. The city has also instituted specific notice and filing procedures for allowable evictions under the moratorium. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within six months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | 3/17/20 Director of Emergency Services Emergency Order Prohibiting Evictions. Effective for the duration of the emergency or until superseded by ordinance. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Riverside | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing before rent is due and document inability to pay. Landlords and tenants "should" agree on a payment plan with a minimum of 4 months after the repeal of the Local Emergency to pay back the rent owed. Landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE EVICTION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING THE DECLARED LOCAL EMERGENCY, FOR 60 DAYS. To be reviewed 60 days after 3/31/20, otherwise effective until the local emergency is repealed. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Rosemead | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | ORDINANCE NO. 993. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS ARISING FROM INCOME LOSS OR SUBSTANTIAL MEDICAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Effective 3/24/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Bernardino, City of | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants have 30 days after date rent is due to notify landlords in writing of inability to pay, and will have up to 6 months following termination of the state emergency declaration to repay any back due rent. Landlords are barred from collecting late fees. | Resolution No. 2020-52 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, confirming the City Manager's Executive Orders pursuant to Municipal Code 2.46.090. Effective 3/18/20 through the state of emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Bernardino, County of | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. | Resolution 2020-019 effective 3/24/20 through 4/30/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Diego, City of | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. | In effect 3/25/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Diego, County of | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. | In effect 3/27/20 through 5/31/20 | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Francisco (City and County of) | Moratorium on evictions for residential tenants for most types of evictions (including Ellis Act, but not evictions related to violence, threats of violence, health or safety issues). Also provides for extensions for non-medical reasons. Tenants have 30 days after date rent is due to notify landlords in writing of inability to pay EACH TIME (e.g., every month), and must document inability to pay within 7 days of providing that notice. Tenant automatically receives an additional 30 days to pay. If tenant then fails to pay, landlord must: (i) inform tenant in writing of the breach and attempt in good faith to develop a payment plan. Ultimately, he tenant will have up to six months following termination of the emergency declaration to repay any back due rent. The process is outlined here. Moratorium on evictions of commercial tenants licensed to operate in San Francisco and with less than $25 million in annual gross receipts. Tenants have 3 months after the expiration of the Local Emergency to pay back rent. Landlords cannot charge interest or late fees during the Local Emergency Period. | 3/15/20 Mayor Breed Executive Order imposing a temporary moratorium on eviction for non-payment of rent by residential tenants directly impacted by the novel coronavirus crisis. Effective during the state of emergency. 3/17/20 Mayor Breed Executive Order for Commercial Tenants effective during the state of emergency. 3/22/20, Mayor Breed amendment to the temporary moratorium on evictions. Effective for 30 days from 3/22/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Gabriel | Emergency moratorium on evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Just Cause provisions remain in effect. Tenants have 14 days after date rent is due to notify landlords in writing of and document inability to pay, and will have up to 180 days to repay any back due rent. Landlords are barred from collecting late fees. | Urgency Ordinance No. 688. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions. Effective 3/31/20 through the end of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Jose | Moratorium on evictions tenants of "all residential properties" (e.g., tenants with rooms in single-family homes; rent-stabilized and low-income; mobile-homes) who demonstrate an inability to pay due to COVID-19, the related state of emergency, or government-recommended precautions. Renters must document COVID-19 impacts and a substantial loss of income. Tenants must repay any back due rent. Specific forms and required notices are available for landlords and tenants here. | COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Ordinance. Effective | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Leandro | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants in SLO County and the cities listed who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants have 30 days after date rent is due to notify landlords in writing of inability to pay, and will have up to 90 days following termination of the state emergency declaration to repay any back due rent. Landlords are barred from collecting late fees. | AN URGENCY ORDINANCE of the City of San Leandro under San Leandro Municipal Code Section 1-1-345(b) Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions Due to Nonpayment of Rent for Residential and Commercial Tenants Where the Failure to Pay Rent is from Income Loss Resulting from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective 3/23/20 through 5/32/20 or the expiration of the statewide emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Marcos | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| San Mateo, County of | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Landlords must provide tenants with a county Department of Housing- provided form that states the amount of rent due, and tenant must provide documentation within 14 days of receiving the form that inability to pay is due to COVID-19. Tenants then have up to 180 days after 3/31/20 to repay any back rent due. | San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Emergency Regulation No. 2020-001. Effective 3/24/20 through 3/30/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santee | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | 03/18/20 Director of Emergency Services Emergency Order Prohibiting Evictions. Effective for the duration of the emergency ratified by city council 3/27/20. Effective for the duration of the emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Sacramento, City of | Moratoriums on evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate inability to pay due to COVID-19, the related state of emergency, or government-recommended precautions. Tenants must notify landlords in writing before rents are due of the reasons for delayed payments, provide verifiable documentation, pay any portions they are able, and are still liable for any unpaid portions after the emergency expires. | 3/17/20 Ordinance Amending Section 5.156.090 of the Sacramento City Code Regarding Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Evicting Tenants and Declaring the Ordinance to be an Emergency Measure. In effect for the duration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Sacramento, County of | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing before rent is due, pay any amount possible, and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 120 days of the expiration of the statewide emergency, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees | AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF EVICTION OF RESIDENTIAL TENANTS DUE TO IMPACTS OF COVID-19. 3/25/20. In effect 4/24/20 through the duration of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Joaquin, County of | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. | R E S O L U T I O N R-20-44 EXERCISING THE COUNTY'S POLICE POWER TO IMPOSE SUBSTANTIVE LIMITATIONS ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL EVICTIONS Effective 3/24/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Jose | Moratorium on evictions tenants of "all residential properties" (e.g., tenants with rooms in single-family homes; rent-stabilized and low-income; mobile-homes) who demonstrate an inability to pay due to COVID-19, the related state of emergency, or government-recommended precautions. Renters must document COVID-19 impacts and a substantial loss of income. Tenants must repay any back due rent. Specific forms and required notices are available for landlords and tenants here. | An Ordinance of the City of San Jose Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on Elections Due to the Non Payment of Rent for Residential Tenants Where the Failure to Pay Rent Results from Income Loss Resulting from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In effect through 4/17/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| San Luis Obispo, County of - in partnership with the Cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, El Paso de Robles, Pismo Beach and the City of San Luis Obispo. | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants in SLO County and the cities listed who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants have 30 days from date rent is due to notify landlords in writing of inability to pay, and will have up to six months following termination of the emergency declaration to repay any back due rent. Landlords are barred from collecting late fees. | Local Emergency Order and Regulation No. 3. COVID-19. Effective 3/18/20 through 3/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santa Ana | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants have 30 days from date rent is due to notify landlords of inability to pay, and will have up to six months following termination of the emergency declaration to repay any back due rent. Landlords are barred from collecting late fees. | 3/24/20 Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Santa Ana, Enacting and Implementing a Moratorium on Foreclosures and Evictions Due to Non Payment of Rent by Residential and Commercial Tenants Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus.... | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santa Barbara, City of | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants have 20 days from date rent is due to notify landlords of inability to pay. The tenant's notice must describe and document the household financial condition and include the amount of rent that tenant believes they can make on a current monthly basis and the amount tenant wants to defer during the emergency. Leases expiring prior to 5/31/20 are specifically addressed in the order. | UNCODIFIED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT BY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS WHO HAVE BEEN HARMED FINANCIALLY AS A RESULT OF COVID-19. through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santa Barbara, County of | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords on or before the date rent is due of inability to pay, must provide documentation of that inability within 7 days of so notifying, and will have up to six months from 3/24/20 or following termination of the statewide emergency declaration to repay any back due rent. Landlords are barred from collecting late fees. | AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTION 295 ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS ARISING OUT OF A SUBSTANTIAL DECREASE IN INCOME OR SUBSTANTIAL OUT-OF-POCKET MEDICAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, COVID-19, OR GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19. Effective 3/24/20 through the withdraw of the statewide or local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santa Clara, City of | Emergency moratorium on all residential and Commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Residential no-fault evictions are also banned unless necessary for the health and safety of the tenants, neighbors or landlord. Tenants must document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 90 days of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Urgency Ordinance of the City of Santa Clara, California, Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions Due to Non Payment of Rent and No-fault Evictions for Residential Tenants.... Effective 3/24/20 for 45 days unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santa Clara, County of | Emergency moratorium on all residential and Commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Residential no-fault evictions are also banned unless necessary for the health and safety of the tenants, neighbors or landlord. Tenants must document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 120 days of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Urgency Ordinance No. NS-9.287 establishing a temporary moratorium on evictions resulting from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency within Santa Clara County and declaring urgency thereof. Effective 3/24/20 through 5/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santa Cruz, City of | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must provide documentation. Tenants and landlords may negotiate payment plans that identify a set timeline for unpaid rent, extending up to six months. Tenants shall pay all of the portion of the rent that the tenant is able to pay | Ordinance No. 2020-07. Emergency Ordinance Preventing Residential or Commercial Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent as a Result of Economic Losses Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Effective 3/24/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santa Cruz, County of | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must provide documentation. | ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.48 TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CODE TO PROHIBIT EVICTIONS ARISING FROM INCOME LOSS OR SUBSTANIAL MEDICAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CORONOVIRUS PANDEMIC. Effective 3/24/20 through | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Santa Monica | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Residential no-fault evictions are also banned unless necessary for the health and safety of the tenants, neighbors or landlord. Landlords must notify tenants of ordinance. Tenants must notify landlords within 30 days after rent is due of inability to pay and document that inability. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within six months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. Also bars eviction for: Unauthorized occupants or pets unless they 'substantially endanger' health of others; refusing entry unless necessary to repair a condition that 'substantially endangers/impairs health & safety;' | 4/8/20 Supplement to the Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency. Effective for the duration of the emergency. Effective through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Scotts Valley | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords of inability to pay prior to date that rent is due, provide documentation and pay a portion due that 'tenant is able to pay'. Tenants will have up to 120 days post-emergency to repay any back rent. | ORDINANCE NO. 194. URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTS VALLEY TO ENACT A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DUE TO NON-PAYMENT OF RENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT RESULTS FROM INCOME OR BUSINESS LOSSES RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Shasta, City of | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must document inability to pay, and must repay any back due rent. | Chapter 7.70 Shasta Municipal Code. Prohibition of Evictions Arising From Substantial Income Loss or Medical Expenses Related to the Corona Virus Pandemic. Effective through 3/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Shasta County | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must document inability to pay, and must repay any back due rent. | ORDINANCE NO. SCC 2020-URGENCY ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.65 TO THE SHASTA COUNTY CODE TO PROHIBIT EVICTIONS ARISING FROM INCOME LOSS OR SUBSTANIAL MEDICAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Effective through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Simi Valley | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants have 30 days from date rent is due to notify landlords and document inability to pay, and must repay any back due rent. | 3/18/20 Order of the Director of Emergency Services (City Manager) of the City of Simi Valley Staying Evictions. Effective for the duration of the emergency or until superseded by ordinance. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Sonoma County | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must document inability to pay, and must repay any back due rent within 60 days of the conclusion of the emergency. Tenants may assert moratorium as an affirmative defense to eviction, and may institute a civil proceeding for injunctive relief, treble money damages (including damages for mental or emotional distress) plus costs and other remedies. | URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SONOMA...ESTABLISHING AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO EVICTION ARISING FROM INCOME LOSS OR SUBSTANIAL MEDICAL EXPENSES RELATED TO COVID-19. Effective 3/24/20 for the duration of the local emergency plus 60 days. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| South Pasadena | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must document inability to pay, and must repay any back due rent within 6 months. | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of South Pasadena, California, Proclaiming a Local Emergency Due to the Outbreak of COVID-19. Effective 3/19/20 through the duration of the emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| South Gate | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| South Lake Tahoe | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Stockton | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Elderly and disabled tenants receive automatic protections. Other tenants must notify landlords in writing and provide documentation of inability to pay. Tenants must repay any back due rent. | Stockton COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Ordinance. Effective for 60 days from 3/17/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Sunnyvale | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Temple City | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords and document inability to pay within 7 days after rent is due. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Ordinance No 2-01041U. An Urgency Ordinance of the City of Temple City Temporarily Prohibiting Evictions. Effective through 5/31/20 | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Thousand Oaks | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. The City Manager and City Attorney are creating regulations and processes to implement the moratorium. | Resolution of the City Council of Thousand Oaks Ratifying the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency and Rendering Certain Emergency Orders. Effective 3/17/20 through the end of the local state of emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Torrence | Emergency moratorium on all residential (including no-fault) and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | 3/16/20 Public Order by City Manager Under City of Torrence's Emergency Authority. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Union City | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 90 days of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT IS FROM INCOME LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Effective 3/24/20. Moratorium in effect until 5/31/20 or the expiration of the local or statewide emergency, whichever is later. Ordinance to expire 90) days thereafter. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Upland | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords in writing within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of Upland Adopting Emergency Regulations Related to Residential Tenant Evictions.... Effective 3/31/20 through end of local emergency or 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Vallejo | Emergency moratorium on all no-fault evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must repay any back due rent. | 3/18/20 Order of the Director of Emergency Services (Vallejo City Manager) Staying Evictions. Effective for the duration of the emergency or until superseded by ordinance. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Ventura | Check local government for details. | CLICK HERE to Search | |
| Visalia | None. | On 3/27/20 the Visalia city council declined to enact a moratorium. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Watsonville | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords before rent is due, document inability to pay, and pay any portion tenant is reasonably able to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration. | AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL RENT FOR TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT RESULTS FROM INCOME LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19). Effective 3/23/20 through termination of the local emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| West Hollywood | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords within 30 days after rent is due and document-or explain-inability to pay within 90 days. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 12 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. Added on 4/16/20: Commercial tenants; freeze on rent increases during local emergency (for units subject to existing rent control) and 60 days after; relaxed documentation requirements; protection for unauthorized occupants; expanded repayment period (from 6 to 12 months for residential tenants); landlord may not recover deferred rent via eviction process. | AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ... TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF RENT FOR RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHERE THE FAILURE TO PAY RENT RESULTS FROM INCOME LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Effective 3/16/20 through 5/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| West Sacramento | Moratorium on evictions of residential and commercial tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Commercial tenants are additionally protected when they close pursuant to official mandate or related loss of income. All tenants must notify landlords of inability to pay rents prior to due dates, provide documentation and pay a reduced amount based upon the amounts of lost income. Upon expiration of the emergency, tenants must repay any back due rent. | Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Evicting Residential and Commercial Tenants. Effective 3/18/20 through at least 3/31/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Whittier | Emergency moratorium on all residential and commercial evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords within 30 days after rent is due, document inability to pay, and pay any portion tenant is reasonably able to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 120 days. | Urgency Ordinance No. 3115 relating to a Temporary Moratorium on Evicting Tenants and Declaring the Ordinance to be an Emergency.... Effective 3/24/20 through the duration of the California State of Emergency. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Woodland | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. Tenants must notify landlords within 30 days after rent is due and document inability to pay. Tenants must also repay unpaid amounts within 6 months of the emergency's expiration, and landlords cannot charge late or collection fees. | Ordinance No. 1658. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of Woodland Enacting a Temporary Moratorium on Evictions. Effective 3/24/20. | CLICK HERE to Search |
| Yolo County | Emergency moratorium on all residential evictions for tenants who demonstrate COVID-19 related inabilities to pay rents. | RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE COUNTY'S POLICE POWER TO IMPOSE SUBSTANTIVE LIMITATIONS ON RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL EVICTIONS. Effective through 3/31/20 unless extended. | CLICK HERE to Search |
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