{"id":2469,"date":"2021-01-14T15:13:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T22:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fourwalls.rentler.com\/?p=2469"},"modified":"2021-01-28T15:26:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T22:26:03","slug":"the-latest-eviction-laws-for-tenants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentler.com\/blog\/tenants\/the-latest-eviction-laws-for-tenants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Latest Eviction Laws You Should Be Aware Of"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Breaking down the latest housing news and eviction laws- with helpful resources included<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ongoing coronavirus crisis is still affecting industries and people worldwide, but recently the U.S. has passed several provisionary acts to eviction laws to lessen the negative impact of the pandemic. Along with financial support programs for the unemployed, the latest coronavirus relief bill has been passed to help vulnerable populations who are likely to face eviction in the first months of 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bill extends the national eviction moratorium until January 31, 2021, but one month obviously isn\u2019t enough to stabilize the situation across the country. At this time, the tenants in the U.S. owe about $70 billion in back rent<\/a> and millions of households are at risk of eviction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to help those facing possible eviction, new legislation allows certain households to apply for emergency rental assistance. It applies to lower-income households (with less than 80% of median income in the area) and renters who have faced financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bill also helps landlords get financial support to cover property-related expenses due to tenants\u2019 non-payment of rent amid the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way, if tenants are not sure what type of aid they can receive, landlords can apply for assistance from the local authorities on behalf of the renters. <\/em>Or the renters can reach out to the city or state and receive assistance themselves.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step one: Determine if you qualify<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fill out this form<\/a> to make sure you meet all the requirements and to declare that you cannot pay rent due to COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must also certify that you are trying to make at least partial payments and are aware that you\u2019ll need to provide all the rent payments owed as well as any fees and penalties once the temporary halt on eviction expires at the end of this month.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though you cannot pay rent at this time, you are obliged to follow other regulations specified in the lease agreement and housing laws of your state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step two: Apply for assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, make sure you\u2019ve received your stimulus check. Here\u2019s the site to track the payments<\/a> if you haven\u2019t gotten it yet. Common delays are due to bank account and address changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, you can use this map<\/a> to determine which programs have been created in your state and to get more information on how to apply. If you\u2019re still unsure where to go to ask for help, the Department of Housing and Urban Development<\/a> has tons of resources for renters. Here are a few more places with helpful information that you may want to check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n