S1E2. What’s an Eviction Moratorium and How Does it Affect Me?

20/11/2020 12 min
S1E2. What’s an Eviction Moratorium and How Does it Affect Me?

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Episode Synopsis

Since the onset of COVID-19, many states and municipalities have passed a patchwork of eviction moratoriums aimed at providing rent relief to residential and commercial tenants. This episode discusses common misconceptions and important nuances of the eviction moratorium, including:

What exactly does an eviction moratorium do? Hint: it doesn’t forgive rent.
Do eviction moratoriums apply to commercial tenants or just residential tenants?

Do eviction moratoriums block eviction lawsuits from proceeding? What are the important criteria for proving COVID-19 related hardship?
Will eviction moratoriums be extended through 2021?