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New York extends moratorium on evictions and foreclosures
The governor of New York issued Executive Order 202.28, extending through June 6 the moratorium on evictions of residential or commercial tenants for nonpayment of rent or foreclosure of a residential or commercial mortgage for nonpayment for a period of sixty days beginning on June 20. The moratorium applies only to properties owned or rented by someone that is eligible for unemployment insurance or benefits or is otherwise facing hardship due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Massachusetts issues FAQs regarding recently passed law imposing moratoriums on foreclosures and evictions
Massachusetts issued responses to frequently asked questions regarding An Act Providing for a Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures During the Covid-19 Emergency, which was signed into law and effective on April 20, 2020. The FAQs provide guidance to borrowers on the foreclosure moratorium and forbearance period under the act and includes a section addressing reverse mortgages. The FAQs also provide guidance to lenders and servicers with respect to implementation of the act.
Illinois issues executive order regarding evictions
On April 23, the Illinois governor issued an executive order prohibiting residential evictions, with certain limited exceptions. Law enforcement officers in Illinois are also instructed to cease enforcement of orders of eviction for certain non-residential premises. The executive order does not relieve an individual or entity of an obligation to pay rent or comply with any other obligation in the lease or rental agreement. The executive order will remain in effect for the duration of the gubernatorial disaster proclamations.
Washington governor issues proclamation extending eviction relief
On April 16, the Washington governor issued a proclamation extending and amending Proclamation 20-05 (declaring a state of emergency) and related amendments, and amending Proclamation 20-19 (regarding evictions). Effective immediately and until June 4, 2020, landlords, property owners, and property managers of residential dwellings and commercial rental properties in Washington may not, among other things, evict a tenant, assess certain fees, or increase the rate of rent or the amount of any deposit, except in certain limited circumstances.
Oregon governor calls for moratorium on residential evictions
On March 22, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order placing a moratorium on residential evictions for reason of nonpayment during the Covid-19 crisis. The order called the moratorium "both a moral and a public health imperative" for those unable to make payments during the pandemic, and stipulated that evictions will be put on hold for a 90-day grace period.