Executive Order No. 142: Moratorium On Evictions

 

The Order’s Evictions Moratorium

 

  • Is effective immediately and lasts for 3 weeks;

  • Prevents residential landlords from initiating or furthering summary ejectment or other eviction proceedings against a residential tenant for nonpayment or late payment of rent;

  • Prevents commercial landlords from using “self-help” eviction procedures or terminating a lease for their commercial tenants, if the legal basis for the termination is for a late payment or nonpayment of rent that was caused by the COVID19 pandemic;

  • Prevents residential and commercial landlords from assessing late fees, interest, or other penalties for late or nonpayment;

  • Prevents the accumulation of additional interest, fees, or other penalties for existing late fees during the effective period of the order;

  • Requires residential and commercial landlords to give tenants six months, after the executive order ends, to pay outstanding rent that became due during the effective period of the order;

  • States explicitly that residential and commercial tenants are still responsible for paying their rent; and

  • Makes clear that evictions for reasons other than late payment or nonpayment, such as evictions related to health and safety, can take place.

 

Frequently Asked Questions for Executive Order 142

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