(And more updated answers about local moratoriums), Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The law limits rent increases for rent-controlled tenants. You are also not required to sign any papers to access the eviction protections described above. Oakland to Phase Out COVID-19 Related Eviction Moratoriums Beelers order is in response to a court hearing in late September, where lawyers for the landlord group sought summary judgment, asking the judge to declare the moratoriums unconstitutional without having to proceed to trial. For evictions based on non-payment of rent that accrued between March 9, 2020 and July 14, 2023, tenant will have a defense if the rent was unpaid due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Oakland weighs phase-out of its eviction moratorium after three years In Oakland, it's landlords who are unhappy with a plan to end eviction ban Oakland officials decided early Wednesday to end an eviction moratorium enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic amid increased pressure from landlords who say theyre owed thousands of dollars in rent. The only two exceptions to the blanket moratorium are Some local moratoria remained, but many of those have expired or are expiring soon. The hearing was a significant step in a lawsuit filed by a group of rental property owners against the city and county in March, arguing that the pandemic eviction bans constitute an illegal "taking . "It needs to get phased out now -- tomorrow -- not over a period of time," said John Williams, an Oakland resident and landlord. Here are five key structures that need to bounce back to help the city recover. Legal Help: After July 1, 2024, only the 3% cap will continue. How long has it been since May started off this cold in Bay Area? If you prove that you couldnt pay rent because of COVID-19, you will win the eviction lawsuit. If none of those are an option for you, you could have a friend or coworker testify in court.
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