Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday that authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures and protect against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by coronavirus COVID-19.
The executive order comes as Californians are experiencing substantial loss of hours or wages, or layoffs related to COVID-19, affecting their ability to keep up with their rents, mortgages and utility bills.
“People shouldn’t lose or be forced out of their home because of the spread of COVID-19,” said Newsom. “Over the next few weeks, everyone will have to make sacrifices – but a place to live shouldn’t be one of them. I strongly encourage cities and counties take up this authority to protect Californians.”
The order does not relieve a tenant from the obligation to pay rent, or restrict the landlord’s ability to recover rent that is due.
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The protections are in effect through May 31, unless extended. The order also requests banks and other financial institutions to halt foreclosures and related evictions during this time period.
The governor’s executive order asks the California Public Utilities Commission to monitor measures undertaken by public and private utility providers to implement customer service protections for critical utilities, including electric, gas, water, internet, landline telephone and cell phone service on a weekly basis.
The full executive order can be found here.
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Now that’s leadership….taking responsibility and looking to safeguard the public. Thank you Gov. Newsom
This would be a great time for the uber-wealthy who became even
wealthier with Trump’s tax cuts to help us out in OUR time of need.
Pay us back! You won’t even miss it from your fat bank accounts.
Can we get some help with property tax and state taxes, May be delayed for another month or two