HOME CARES Act Eviction Moratorium – Sample Tenant Flyer



NOTE: This sample notice is intended only as an example of a possible notice to tenants in covered dwelling units in HOME-assisted properties. It is not intended to encompass all of the tenant protections that may apply to a tenant based on other federal assistance, or state and local laws. Additionally, changes may be made periodically to the information in the sample notice; these changes may or may not be incorporated in any new version of the sample notice. This disclaimer applies to any use of the information in this sample notice.Attention Tenants of HOME-Assisted Properties Temporary Moratorium on Eviction FilingsThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established a moratorium on evictions in certain federally-assisted housing. The CARES Act eviction moratorium applies to all covered dwelling units in HOME-assisted projects as well as dwelling units occupied by recipients of HOME-funded Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA). The CARES Act eviction moratorium began on March 27, 2020 and is in effect for 120 days, through July 24, 2020.Evictions for nonpayment of rent, and charges/penalties/fees for nonpayment of rent, have been temporarily suspended, but RENT IS STILL DUE.The CARES Act eviction moratorium means:Your landlord or property manager cannot file a new eviction action against you for nonpayment of rent in the court of jurisdiction during the eviction moratorium.Your landlord or property manager cannot charge any late fees or penalties related to nonpayment of rent until after July 24, 2020. Fees, penalties, or charges related to nonpayment of rent therefore cannot accrue during the 120-day period. Rent is still due during the eviction moratorium and unpaid rent can accrue during the 120-day period. If the amount owed for rent is not paid after July 24, 2020, your landlord or property manager could file an eviction in the court of jurisdiction 30 days after a notice of eviction is issued to you, in accordance with state and local laws. The CARES Act eviction moratorium does NOT prohibit: An eviction where you received a notice of eviction and the owner or property manager filed the eviction in the court of jurisdiction before March 27, 2020 in accordance with state and local laws. If you were past due on rent, received a notice of eviction, and an eviction action was filed before March 27, your landlord or property manager may proceed with an eviction action against you, 30 days after you received your written notice of eviction in accordance with HOME requirements, and state and local laws.An eviction for lease violations other than nonpayment of rent or nonpayment of other fees or charges unrelated to nonpayment of rent. Owners and property managers can still evict for prohibited tenant actions enforceable by the lease (other than nonpayment of rent and related charges) in accordance with state and local laws. The owner or property must provide you with a written notice of eviction 30 days before you can be evicted and must still comply with HOME requirements, including notifying the Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) of the eviction.Having trouble making rent?If you lost your job or have a significant loss of income, notify your landlord or property manager as soon as possible and inquire about what options are available such as an extended payment plan. Additionally, there may be resources available in your community from public assistance programs or charities to assist with rental payments. ................
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