SEIDE LAW CLIENT ALERT – Governor Newsom’s Executive Order

CLIENT ALERT

March 17, 2020

We want to clarify that the Governor’s executive order gives local governments the “authority” to suspend both residential and commercial evictions. Whether local governments (Cities and Counties) choose to do that will be a decision made by each local governmental entity. Given the number of memos received to date from the various court systems, we know there will be delays in the processing of cases. We just have no way of predicting how substantial those delays will be. As those decisions are made and we are notified, we’ll keep you updated.

To our clients:

We just received notice that Governor Newsome has issued an order protecting tenants from eviction (commercial and residential properties) through May 31, 2020. Please read carefully as this will impact existing cases and all new filings.

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic

To our clients:

The Executive Order authorizes local governments to halt evictions,

slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shut offs

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by COVID-19.

The Executive Order comes as Californians are experiencing substantial loss of hours or wages, or layoffs related to COVID-19, affecting their ability to keep up with their rents, mortgages, and utility bills.

“People shouldn’t lose or be forced out of their home because of the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Newsom. “Over the next few weeks, everyone will have to make sacrifices – but a place to live shouldn’t be one of them. I strongly encourage cities and counties take up this authority to protect Californians.”

The order does not relieve a tenant from the obligation to pay rent, or restrict the landlord’s ability to recover rent that is due. The protections are in effect through May 31, 2020, unless extended. The order also requests banks and other financial institutions to halt foreclosures and related evictions during this time period.

The Governor’s Executive Order asks the California Public Utilities Commission to monitor measures undertaken by public and private utility providers to implement customer service protections for critical utilities, including electric, gas, water, internet, landline telephone, and cell phone service on a weekly basis.

The full Executive Order can be found here .

Governor's Press Office

Monday, March 16, 2020

Contact: (916) 445-4571

Reprinted with permission.

Any information contained herein is intended for informational purposes

only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent counsel

for advice on any legal matter.

RICHARD L. SEIDE, APC

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