How to Navigate the Current State of Evictions in the Pandemic Era

There have been a lot of changes to laws and regulations relating to residential evictions since the imposition of the state of emergency-on the federal, state and local level-including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) adopted in March 2020, and the Center for Disease Control’s Order requiring a Temporary Halt in Evictions To Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19 adopted in September 2020. Some of those laws and regulations may have expired, but they still have a lasting effect on evictions for the immediate future. In addition, the Housing Court has issued a new Standing Order 6-20, which governs the Court process for handling pre- and post-moratorium cases. You must understand the restrictions contained in these new laws and regulations with regard to actions that can and cannot be taken by property owners and landlords-as well as the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants, including subsidized leasing relationships.

This new program provides a quick update on the current status of eviction actions, including an overview of the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in this rapidly evolving era. Hear the faculty share survival strategies for landlords, property owners, and residential tenants.