CDC Announces An Extension To Temporarily Halt Most Evictions

The CDC has decided to further assist Americans that are suffering from the economic hardships due to the coronavirus by stopping evictions through the end of 2020.

Officials are saying that renters will need to meet certain qualifications to be able to take advantage of the program. They will have to fill out some forms and agree to repay any missed payments.

The CDC decided to step in while the delegates in Washington continue to disagree about how the next coronavirus relief package will be set up. The order is only for those who were able to receive direct payments under the CARES Act.

Some of the qualifications include having to prove that they’ve taken “best efforts possible to seek government assistance to make their rental payments,” they will have to “declare that they are unable to pay rent due to Covid financial hardship,” and must show they “will likely become homeless or move into congregate housing settings if they are evicted.

Landlords will still be able to evict a tenant for committing criminal acts, threatening the health and safety of other residents, damaging property or other health and safety considerations.

The forms will be available on the CDC website and must be filled out and turned into a landlord to qualify.

Source:
CNN