COVID-19 UPDATE: Details about the Rent Freeze/Eviction Moratorium + Video from Los Angeles May, Er
Landlords will not be able to evict a tenant if a tenant can show an inability to pay rent (and/or related charges) due to financial losses from:
A diagnosis of COVID-19 or caring for a household/family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19;
Layoff, loss of hours, or other income reduction resulting from business closure or other economic or employer losses due to COVID-19;
Compliance with a recommendation from the County’s Health Officer to stay home, self-quarantine, or avoid congregation with others during the state of emergency;
Extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses related to diagnosis and testing for and/or treatment of COVID-19;
Child care needs arising from school closures related to COVID-19;
The state of emergency regarding COVID-19;
Following government-recommended COVID-19 precautions.
A No Fault eviction reason, unless necessary for health or safety reasons
For additional questions and information click here to be directed to the city's website.
To watch the video from Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti click here:
