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On March 22, 2021, the Baltimore City Council passed legislation that mandates changes to all residential leases and impacts when late fees may be imposed. Specifically, the law, entitled “Late Fees for Past Due Rent,”...more
CIERRES PATRONALES- ¿Puedo ser excluido de mi casa durante la emergencia COVID-19? No. Dos órdenes gubernamentales diferentes impiden los cierres patronales en este momento. 1. La Orden del Estado- El 19 de marzo...more
DESALOJOS RESIDENCIALES: LO QUE LOS INQUILINOS NECESITAN SABER- A partir del 22 de enero de 2021 CIERRES PATRONALES- ¿Puedo ser excluido de mi casa durante la emergencia COVID-19? No. Dos órdenes...more
LOCKOUTS- Can I be locked out of my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. Two different government orders prevent lockouts at this time. The State Order- On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy...more
PATRONAL CLOSURES- Can I be excluded from my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. Two different government orders prevent lockouts at this time. 1. The Order of the State- On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor...more
LOCKOUTS- Can I be locked out of my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. Two different government orders prevent lockouts at this time. 1.The State Order- On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy issued...more
¿Puedo ser excluido de mi casa durante la emergencia COVID-19? No. Dos órdenes gubernamentales diferentes impiden los cierres patronales en este momento. 1.La Orden del Estado El 19 de marzo de 2020, el gobernador de...more
The Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 - To address what is expected to be an overwhelming number of residential evictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and associated...more
On August 31, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an eviction protection law that significantly amends the long-standing procedures for initiating and prosecuting residential unlawful detainer actions based on...more
REMOVALS- Can I be removed from my home as a result of a foreclosure proceeding during the COVID-19 emergency? No. On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy issued Executive Order 106, which immediately...more
The landscape for foreclosures and evictions in New York State is constantly evolving. With the entire State of New York in Phase 4 of New York Forward, the courts have begun to reopen (at least virtually) and certain...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated much of Nevada’s economy. In order to provide some relief to Nevada residents and businesses, on March 29, 2020, Governor Sisolak issued Declaration of Emergency Directive 008 (“Directive...more
Over the past several months, the COVID-19 health crisis has affected everyday life by a magnitude that is hard to fathom. Routine tasks, such as going to the grocery store or walking the dog, suddenly necessitate precautions...more
Multifamily landlords looking to enforce lease provisions during the COVID-19 pandemic face a complicated framework of quickly enacted emergency federal, state and local laws and uncertainty over a shifting regulatory...more
The Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance on May 6, 2020, that dramatically expands the City's eviction moratorium in unprecedented ways. Several weeks ago, the City had instituted prohibitions on evictions of both...more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state, local and federal governments have swiftly enacted eviction moratoria aimed at protecting both residential and commercial tenants. While the specifics vary from jurisdiction to...more
In response to forced business shutdowns, layoffs and closings that have occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local governments have implemented temporary stays on evictions as a way to protect individuals and...more
As the Covid-19 global emergency continues, so does its economic impact. The Massachusetts legislature and Governor Baker have enacted numerous initiatives aimed at, among other things, Massachusetts’ economic stability and...more
Nevada recently joined the rapidly-increasing list of states suspending or barring eviction and foreclosure actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. By both executive directives and judiciary orders, almost all foreclosure and...more
As set forth in our prior update, commercial tenants in New York may not be able to establish a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment because of the ongoing pandemic, subject to specific lease language....more
Updated as of March 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. On Friday, March 27th, after an all-day videoconference-meeting, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance further detailing the moratoriums on residential and commercial...more
Against the background of the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a law to mitigate the consequences of civil, insolvency and criminal proceedings law has been enacted by the German legislator on 27 March 2020. As of 1...more
Many jurisdictions, including Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia, have faced court closures and other logistical issues surrounding the current COVID-19 emergency. This is in addition to proclamations and orders...more
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Governor Reynolds issued a Proclamation implementing various regulatory changes and further restrictions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Proclamation contains the below quoted language...more
The State of California has authorized cities and counties to enact broad measures to place moratoriums on evictions for non-payment of rent as a result of the COVID-19 emergency. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive...more