This ordinance temporarily extends the restrictions on residential evictions related to COVID-19, allowing evictions only for non-payment of rent, violence, or health and safety issues. The current limits, set to expire on September 30, 2021, will remain in place for a longer period.
Emergency ordinance to temporarily extend the COVID-19 based limit on residential evictions, which allows evictions only if based on the non-payment of rent or violence or health and safety issues, and which is currently set to expire on September 30, 2021.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to extend tenant protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, following previous emergency measures.
The Mayor declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted the need for tenant protections.
The Mayor imposed a moratorium on residential evictions to protect tenants and help contain the spread of the virus.
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 216-20 to extend eviction protections through March 31, 2021.
Supervisor Preston introduced the emergency ordinance to temporarily extend the COVID-19 based limit on residential evictions.
The committee reviewed the ordinance and recommended it for consideration by the full Board.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the emergency ordinance to extend eviction protections.
The Mayor approved the emergency ordinance, allowing it to take effect immediately.
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