Evictions
Evictions are time-consuming and expensive but are the only legal remedy to remove a resident who has breached the lease. Given the complex nature of housing policies at the state and local level, Congress should not apply a one-size-fits-all approach. The appropriate federal role in evictions is leveraging federal dollars to help at-risk residents avoid eviction in the first place.
CDC Eviction Moratorium FAQs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an extension of the federal eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021.
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Extended Eviction Moratoriums Facts
Better Policy Would Deliver Relief For People Affected By The Crisis
Without long-term solutions to support renters affected by COVID-19, our nation’s economic crisis threatens to become a housing crisis that could rival the crash of 2008. A protracted eviction moratorium is not the solution, however.
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More information on eviction, in addition to the NMHC/NAA viewpoint.
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