By Pamela Cruz. Pen sula 360 Press [P360P]
Governor Gavin Newsom and the Senate and Assembly legislative leaders announced an extension of the proposed eviction moratorium in the state of California and an increase in compensation for the rent relief program.
The three-way agreement on AB 832 extends the current eviction moratorium through September 30, 2021 and ensures that California will be able to make full use of the more than $5 billion in federal rental assistance to help tenants and small landlords, as well as protect vulnerable households from eviction.
The provisions include increasing the reimbursement to 100 percent for both past due rent and prepayments for tenants and landlords.
The bill also ensures that increased rental assistance remains in California with priority given to cities and counties with unmet needs. It also uses the court process to ensure that tenants and landlords who have attempted to obtain rental assistance are provided with the necessary resources.