No rent? No problem.
The City of Santa Monica has once again extended its COVID-era moratorium on most types of residential evictions through September 30.
A 38th supplement to the City’s local emergency ordinance, signed June 24, adopts most provisions set forth by Los Angeles County.
Rent due during the months of July through September could legally be deferred for up to 12 months.
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“The eviction moratorium continues to be a critical safety net for many residents whose livelihoods have been challenged by the impacts of COVID-19,” Interim City Manager John Jalili said.
“There are funds available from the State for rent assistance to cover unpaid rent and landlords and tenants are encouraged to apply.”
In addition to protections for nonpayment of rent, the City has adopted County provisions that prohibit the following types of evictions:
- No-fault termination of tenancy or occupancy (except for limited carve out for owner occupancy evictions for single-family homes)
- Unauthorized occupants/unauthorized pets
- Nuisance
The City did not adopt a County provision extending eviction protection for denial of entry into a unit; that provision will expire on Wednesday.
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