25 Jun CDC extends eviction moratorium to July 31 Twelfth Circuit administrative order regarding evictions will automatically extend to July 31 The CDC has extended its temporary eviction moratorium to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 through July 31, 2021. Chief Judge Bonner entered administrative order 2020-15f.1 on April 1, 2021, which extended the moratorium in the Twelfth Circuit through June 30. The order included language that would automatically extend the expiration date of the local mandate if the CDC order was extended. Neither the CDC moratorium nor AO2020-15f.1 relieves anyone of their obligation to pay their mortgage or rent, or comply with any other obligation someone may have as a tenant or homeowner. Nor is there anything in the CDC order that prevents charging or collecting fees, penalties or interest due to the failure to pay rent or other housing payment. Under the CDC’s order, eviction cases for non-payment of rent by a residential tenant may be filed, and summonses and notices of action may be issued. Whether the case may proceed to final action depends if the tenant or resident provides a Declaration, under penalty of perjury, that they were affected by COVID-19. Please review AO2020-15f.1, the new CDC Order (dated June 24, 2021), and Declaration Form for further information. There is nothing in the new CDC Order nor in AO2020-15f.1 that stops evictions based on a tenant or resident engaging in criminal activity while on the property, threatening the health and safety of other residents, damaging property, violating codes and health ordinances, or violating contractual obligations, such as fees for non-payment or late payments, penalties, or interest. [ RELATED LINKS ] AO2020-15f.1 CDC's Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Present the Further Spread of COVID-19 (dated 6-24-2021) Declaration Form Return to News List