Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local and county governments in California have enacted rules implementing restrictions on evictions and foreclosures against businesses and individuals.
For example, in the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered that “no landlord shall evict a residential tenant in the City of Los Angeles during this local emergency period if the tenant is able to show an inability to pay rent due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.” (See Los Angeles Order.) Mayor Garcetti issued a similar moratorium on commercial evictions making this restriction applicable to both commercial and residential tenants.
Although Mayor Garcetti’s order applies to the city of Los Angeles, the State of California and various counties and cities located within the State, have enacted similar measures to protect and help commercial and residential renters. Below are links to various orders and ordinances:
As the pandemic continues, various localities are enacting new orders and ordinances. If you have questions about your legal rights under a business or residential lease agreement and would like to speak to experienced lawyers, contact Park Lawless & Tremonti.
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