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North Carolina extends eviction protections through March 31
On January 27, the governor of North Carolina issued Executive Order No. 191 extending the limitations on residential evictions, consistent with the framework set forth in the federal CDC Order, through March 31.
Illinois reissues and extends several Covid-19 executive orders
On January 8, the governor of Illinois issued Executive Order 2021-01 extending numerous executive orders through February 6, 2021 (previously covered here, here, here, here, and here). Among other things, the order extends: (i) Executive Order 2020-07 regarding in-person meeting requirements, (ii) Executive Order 2020-23 regarding actions by individuals licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation engaged in disaster response, (iii) Executive Order 2020-25 regarding garnishment and wage deductions (previously covered here), (iv) Executive Order 2020-30 regarding residential evictions (previously covered here and here).
New York attorney general instructs law enforcement on eviction role
On January 7, the New York Attorney General James issued guidance for the state’s Sheriffs’ Association regarding law enforcement’s role in the eviction process during the Covid-19 public health crisis. The guidance reminds law enforcement that tenants may provide a declaration of hardship at any point in the eviction process to obtain an automatic stay of eviction until May 1. The guidance further notes that upon receipt of such a declaration law enforcement are prohibited from evicting the tenant and occupants and must notify the court.
New York enacts moratorium on Covid-related evictions and foreclosures
On December 28, the New York enacted the Covid-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (see the press release here). Among other things, the act imposes a moratorium on residential evictions for tenants that experienced Covid-related hardships through May 1, 2021, in addition to mandating specific disclosures regarding evictions. It also suspends residential foreclosures until May 1, 2021, enabling Covid-impacted homeowners and landlords with 10 or fewer residential dwellings to file hardship declarations with their mortgage lender to prevent foreclosure. The act also contains provisions prohibiting certain tax lien sales and Covid-related discrimination by lenders.
VA re-extends foreclosure and eviction moratorium for borrowers affected by Covid-19
On December 28, the Department of Veterans Affairs issued Circular 26-20-40, which further extends foreclosure and eviction relief for borrowers affected by Covid-19 (previously covered here). Specifically, all properties secured by VA-guaranteed loans, including those previously secured by VA-guaranteed loans but currently in the VA’s REO (real estate owned) portfolio, are subject to a moratorium on foreclosure and eviction through February 28, 2021. With the exception of abandoned or vacant property, the moratorium applies to the initiation of foreclosures, the completion of foreclosures in process and evictions.
Nevada governor issues an emergency directive regarding evictions
On December 14, the governor of Nevada issued Declaration of Emergency Directive 036, relating to the implementation of Senate Bill 1 (previously covered here). The directive provides that, effective December 15 through March 31, 2021, certain residential unlawful detainer or summary eviction actions against covered persons are stayed. Emergency Directives 008, 025, and 031 (covered here, here, and here) had previously prohibited such evictions through October 14.
Illinois reissues and extends several Covid-19 executive orders
On December 11, the governor of Illinois issued Executive Order 2020-74, which extends several executive orders through January 9, 2021 (previously covered here, here, here, and here). Among other things, the order extends: (i) Executive Order 2020-07 regarding in-person meeting requirements, (ii) Executive Order 2020-23 regarding actions by individuals licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation engaged in disaster response, (iii) Executive Order 2020-25 regarding garnishment and wage deductions (previously covered here), (iv) Executive Order 2020-30 regarding residential evictions (previously covered here and here), and (v) Executive Order 2020-72 regarding the residential eviction moratorium (previously covered here, here, here, and here).
Illinois extends prohibition on residential evictions
On November 13, the Illinois governor issued Executive Order 2020-72 further extending the state’s prohibition on residential evictions (previously covered here, here, and here).
New York governor extends suspension of eviction orders
On October 20, the New York governor issued an executive order extending the state’s moratorium on commercial evictions and foreclosures related to Covid-19 until January 1, 2021. For previous coverage, see here, here and here.
Illinois reissues and extends several Covid-19 executive orders
On October 16, the Illinois governor issued Executive Order 2020-59, which extends several earlier executive orders through November 14, 2020 (previously covered here, here, and here). Among other things, the order extends: (i) Executive Order 2020-07 regarding in-person meeting requirements, (ii) Executive Order 2020-23 regarding actions by individuals licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation engaged in disaster response, (iii) Executive Order 2020-25 regarding garnishment and wage deductions (previously covered here), and (iv) Executive Order 2020-30 regarding residential evictions (previously covered here and here).