Now let’s get to some of your Eviction Questions:

Posted: Nov 30, 2021
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Now let’s get to some of your Eviction Questions:

Do I need a Lawyer to file the Eviction,.

How Landlords can file there own Eviction.

The Eviction Process.

What are the Landlord & Tenant Laws in my State.

How much will an Eviction Cost.

What Forms are needed.

As Landlords ourselves, We had to go back and forth from one site to another to find all the information about owning property and dealing with Tenants. We could not find one website that had the required information in one place. So We started NationalEvictions.com to help the many Landlords and Tenants with Everything needed for Evictions. We added Directories to help Clients find the Top Companies in Every State!

1. Do I need a Lawyer to file the Eviction ?

If you choose to hire a Lawyer in your State, You can find one on our Directory of Eviction Lawyers on our National Directory. Please Choose your State then your County and Lawyers in that County are available to help you with your Eviction.

*Landlords can Serve the 3, 7, 15, and 30-Day Notice’s to the Tenant. They can also file an Eviction if they wish. You will have to wait as to the type of notice given to the Tenant. They can File the Eviction on there Own. This is called “Pro Se”. You as a Landlord can Do your own Eviction Just follow the Process for an Eviction in your State. Corporations should hire a Law Firm for Evictions.

2. What are the Landlord & Tenant Laws in my State ?

All Landlords should read the Laws in the State your property is located in, below you will find the links to the Laws & State Statutes in the every State in the US.

Each State has Separate Sections for Landlord & Tenant Laws. The best place that we found for all of the Information is by Going Directly to The State’s Web Sites.

This is The Official Websites linked to each States Laws for Landlord/Tenants, Property, Real Estate Laws in every State.

3. How do Landlords File their Own Evictions ?

First: You will need to serve the Tenant with some kind of Notice to Quit. (if you serve the Tenant 7, 15 or 30 day notice you must wait that amount of days as per your notice before you can file an Eviction. Give the Tenant the number of days (Excluding weekends and Holidays). Please keep a Copy of this notice you will need this when you file the Eviction with the County Clerks Office.

Secondly: You will need all the Forms for the Eviction, You can buy all the Official Court Forms, Download them and save them to your computer, Fill in all of your information then save them and use over and over again.

Find Forms to Start and File Evictions: Download the Required Forms for an Eviction

4. Where do i File the Eviction in my County ?

Fill out all the Forms and bring them to the County Clerks office in your State/County, for a list of the Clerks office that is closest to you can find them on our Directory of Clerks offices and Courthouse locations:

Directory of County Clerk of Courts Locations in your State. – At the Clerk’s Offices Landlords can Pay the Clerk the Eviction Filing Fees and Then have the official court documents served to the Tenant(s).

*It is our Suggestion to have these Court Documents Served to the Tenant using a Private Process Serving Company in your State. You can find a company to serve the Official Court forms to the Tenant(s) on our National Directory of Process Servers On our Directory find a Process Server to Serve the Summons & Complaint to the Tenant. A Private Process Server will make more attempts to Serve the Official Court Documents to the Tenant and give to you the Return of Service Paperwork which you can bring to the courts showing Service has been properly completed in the eviction case. When you are filing the Default Paperwork or Filing for Damages on the Tenant. The Return of Service in an important Document.

Next: After you have the Tenant Served, You must wait the Required number of days not including Weekends & Holidays in your State, (usually 5 days) 2 things can happen. The Tenant Files an Answer to the Eviction or the Tenant does not file anything.

You will be notified from the Courts as to the Date of the Court Case and you will receive a copy of the reply from the Tenant in the Mail, to the Address that you listed on the Summons. Bring all your Proof with you when you have the Hearing.

*Tenant May File for a Hearing for Rent Determination Stating that they think that they don’t owe this amount? to the Landlord. Either way Make sure that you bring all of your Records, Proof with you to show the Judge how much Rent that is owed. ( and pleas make sure if you are a Landlord or property manager you always give a receipt to the tenant when they pay you any part of the rent, note: date, time and amounts collected and keep your copy)

If the Tenant does not File any Answer to the Courts within the number of Days allowed in your State via the Eviction after being served, You can bring to the Clerk of Courts the Default Paperwork and Ask to get the Default on the Tenant and Ask the Judges to issue a Writ of Possession (sometimes called the 24Hr Notice) thus getting them out and giving you the Apartment Back in your control.

LANDLORDS: DO BACKGROUND CHECKS ON NEW TENANTS, CHECK WITH THE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE IN YOUR COUNTY ( SEE IF THEY EVER HAD AN EVICTION BEFORE YOU RENT TO THEM), TAKE PICS OF UNIT BEFORE YOU RENT IT TO ANY TENANT, THIS WILL HELP LATER IF A TENANT HAS ANY QUESTIONS WHEN THEY LEAVE A UNIT ex: THIS WAS PREEXISTING YOU CAN SHOW WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE BEFORE YOU RENTED IT TO THEM.

NationalEvictions.com maintains the highest level of legal information and by vetting top companies that become part of the National Eviction Network, Our goals are to aid Property Owners and Landlords throughout the United States with Serving the Notice to Quit, Filing of Eviction Official Court Forms and Serving the Eviction Documents to the Tenants.

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Landlord harassment and examples of tenant harassment., how to remedy the situation.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021
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Landlord harassment and examples of tenant harassment

Landlord harassment is when the landlord creates conditions that are designed to encourage the tenant to break the lease agreement or otherwise abandon the rental property that he or she is currently occupying. Landlord harassment is a specific set of behaviors that the law recognizes and landlords can be punished for this kind of activity.

While sometimes it is hard to prove landlord harassment, more and more courts are recognizing this kind of behavior and imposing the appropriate legal penalties when the issues are brought to court.

10 Examples of Landlord Harassment

Failing to perform maintenance tasks in a timely and responsible manner
Withholding amenities that were previously allowed, such as pool privileges or landscaping services
Notices of improper conduct that are made up or exaggerated
Notices of improper conduct that single out the tenant while violations from other tenants are ignored
Refusing to accept or otherwise acknowledge proper payment of rent
Entering the property without just cause or proper notice, often repeatedly
Creating a nuisance (like loud noise or throwing trash) that disrupts the tenant’s ability to quietly enjoy the rental unit
Deliberate destruction of tenant’s property
Threats of financial injury, such as reporting to a credit bureau or refusing to provide positive references to future landlords
Physical intimidation and threats of physical violence

Landlord harassment often happens when landlords feel like they cannot wait for proper methods to raise the rent or not renew lease agreements. Many cases happen where landlords want to get rid of current, lower rent tenants in favor of higher paying newer tenants.

Landlords who resort to these actions are often trying to avoid the expense of eviction and the hassle of removing a tenant in the proper, legal way.

Even if the tenant is violating the lease agreement or the landlord has decided not to renew the lease agreement when it expires, there is no excuse and no valid reason for landlords to harass tenants.

Examples of Tenant Harassing Landlord:

Tenant refuses to pay rent citing repair issues
The landlord constantly receives noise complaints about the tenant
The tenant sends threatening emails or texts to the landlord
The tenant pays rent in large amounts of change
The landlord goes through the proper procedures to raise rent and the tenant refuses to pay or leave the rental
The tenant violates the warranty of habitability of other tenants
The tenant shows up at the landlords home
A tenant assaults the landlord
The tenant refuses to follow parking guidelines
The tenant claims to have sent cash by mail for the rent and refuses to pay rent now

Landlord Retaliation

Another aspect of landlord harassment happens when the tenant has complained about the landlord to the building owner, an apartment association or government agency.

It’s called landlord retaliation and is recognized by the law as behavior designed to punish a tenant for properly filing a valid complaint or organizing or joining a tenant union or similar group. Tenants can also be protected from vengeful landlords if they properly withhold money from rent for repairs based on their state’s laws.

If the tenant has issued a complaint about something a landlord has done or has not done, some landlords may feel offended or angry and set out to punish the tenant. In addition to the behaviors described previously, landlords often retaliate by starting the eviction process, raising the rent or changing something about the terms of tenancy.

Other retaliatory acts might include restricting or decreasing services. Although these things are perfectly acceptable for landlords to do when there are no issues between them and the tenant, they can be seen as an act of retaliation when performed soon after a tenant complaint.

The courts automatically recognize such action taken by a landlord (typically within six months) after tenant action as retaliation. Therefore, if the tenant complains, the burden of proof is up to the landlord to show that their actions are not in retaliation for what the tenant has done.

The landlord would need to convince the court that they would have taken that action (raise the rent, not renewed the lease agreement, etc.) regardless of what the tenant’s actions were. If the action takes place some time and distance away from the tenant’s protected action, it can still be proved to be retaliation but the burden of proof shifts to the tenant.

What to do if landlord is harassing tenant?

In most cities there is usually an organization that represents tenants and their rights. A quick local Google search should reveal if this is the case in your area.

Services like these are a good step if normal remediation techniques are not working or the tenant or landlord is being abusive.

The Bottom Line

It’s against the law to use intimidation, coercion or harassment to attempt to get a tenant to vacate a rental property. It’s also against the law to punish a tenant for a protected action.

To protect themselves from accusations, it’s important for landlords to keep copies of all notices, letters, rental agreements, and more. It’s also a good idea to write down summaries of phone conversations, note witnesses to conversations and otherwise document questionable actions.

For example, if a tenant makes a complaint to a government agency and the landlord was planning on raising everyone’s rent a few months later, he or she should document that all rents were raised, not just the particular tenant’s rent.

Recognizing what kind of actions and behavior could constitute harassment is a critical component for landlords to understand in successfully managing a rental property. Avoiding harassment, even if unintentional, is the best way to deal with tenants and landlords should instead choose the proper, legal methods to manage their rentals.

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“South Florida could become the worst place in the country for renters by the end of the year…”

Posted: Sep 17, 2021
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South Florida could become the worst place in the country for renters by the end of the year, partly because wages don’t keep up with exorbitant rent increases. a new forecast shows.

Renters here are likely to devote 40% of their income to rent by the end of the year, according to a forecast by Zillow, an online real estate marketplace that studies real estate trends.

That would be a full percentage point above June and well over the 30% that financial advisers prescribe.

“It’s going to become the most unaffordable rental market in the country as the end of the year comes as rent prices and renters’ incomes are unable to keep up,” said Zillow economic data analyst Nicole Bachaud.

Wages in South Florida have increased a little, but not as much as the national average and not as quickly as rent increases, said Ken H. Johnson, real estate economist with Florida Atlantic University.

Wages and salaries grew by 2.9% in South Florida between June 2020 and June 2021, compared with 3.5% nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, the consumer price index for housing in the area rose by 3.5%.

“The wages that are being paid have little bearing on a worker’s ability to pay that monthly rent, “said Dr. Edward Murray, associate director with the Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center at Florida International University.

Service workers, the bulk of South Florida’s workforce, have received only a few dollars in wage increases per hour, while rents have risen steadily, Murray said.

For example, rents for apartments in Fort Lauderdale increased 17% over the past year, while West Palm Beach rents increased by a little over 18%, according to data from Apartment List, an online marketplace for apartment listings. Miami saw a 19% increase in rents over the past year.

To afford a place to rent, some people are turning to cosigners for a lease or adding a roommate to the mix, said Carolina Gerdts, executive vice presidnet for RelatedISG Realty.

The discrepancy between wage growth and rents has forced many renters to be “silently evicted,” Murray said — meaning they were forced to leave because they couldn’t afford a lease as the price increased, Murray said.

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National Federal Eviction Moratorium – Learn About Protections and Steps Renters Must Take!

Posted: Feb 08, 2021
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National Federal Eviction Moratorium

Learn About Protections and Steps Renters Must Take!

A federal eviction moratorium issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is in effect from September 4, 2020 to March 31, 2021. The temporary moratorium on evictions extends vital protections to tens of millions of renters at risk of eviction for nonpayment of rent during the global pandemic.

The federal eviction moratorium is essential relief for struggling renters, but it merely postpones evictions – it doesn’t prevent them. When the moratorium expires on March 31, 2021, back rent will be due, and renters will be unable to pay. In the meantime, small landlords who rely on rental income to maintain and operate their properties will increasingly struggle to pay their bills.

What’s Next?

To be protected, qualified renters facing eviction should immediately provide a signed declaration to their landlords. For more details about the moratorium and a sample declaration that renters can use, read NLIHC’s and NHLP’s Overview of National Eviction Moratorium and our National Eviction Moratorium: FAQ for Renters

An emergency COVID-19 relief measure enacted in December 2020 included $25 billion in emergency rental assistance. While the relief bill provided essential and desperately needed protections for renters, additional resources and protections are needed. Congress must provide at least $100 billion in emergency rental assistance to keep renters stably housed during and after the pandemic and to ensure we don’t lose any of our country’s essential housing stock. Learn about NLIHC’s top priorities to ensure housing stability during the pandemic.

Read NLIHC, NHLP, and Eviction Lab’s Housing Priorities for the Biden-Harris Administration: Enact a Broad Eviction Moratorium

Learn More

Join NLIHC’s national call on coronavirus, disasters, housing and homelessness every Monday at 2:30-4:00 pm ET for an in-depth discussion on the federal eviction moratorium and critical steps renters must take to ensure they are protected. Our partners who are experts on the moratorium, evictions, and state partners who are working with renters on the ground, will join us for the discussions.

NLIHC’s estimate of how much emergency rental assistance each state will receive under the proposal (note: these estimates combine allocations to the state government and local jurisdictions within each state).

Take Action

Share information with renters about the federal eviction moratorium and the steps they must take to be protected! See NLIHC and NHLP’s Overview and FAQ for more details on the moratorium and a sample declaration form that renters can use.
Use social media to tell Congress that housing stability during and after this pandemic cannot wait. Call out the need for #RentReliefNow using our sample social media posts and images. Tag your member of Congress and demand action!
Contact your senators and representatives: Demand that Congress and the White House restart negotiations and pass additional resources and protections to address the health and housing needs of America’s lowest-income renters and people experiencing homelessness. Find the phone numbers of your members of Congress here or send an email!
Use NLIHC’s Advocacy Toolkit to urge Congress to take immediate action to ensure people get and stay stably housed.
Publish op-eds and letters to the editor in your local papers using NLIHC’s media toolkit here.
NEW: Add your organization to NLIHC’s national letter demanding that the CDC:
- Extend the federal eviction moratorium through the end of the pandemic;
- Strengthen the moratorium by making it an automatic and universal moratorium, or, at a minimum, require landlords to provide notice to renters of their rights under the CDC moratorium and prohibit landlords from filing or advancing eviction proceedings unless they attest that they have not received a signed declarative statement from tenants;
- Rescind the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document issued on October 9 that creates loopholes in the moratorium’s protections making it more difficult for struggling renters to remain stably housed; and
- Commit to enforcing the moratorium and create a mechanism for renters to file complaints against landlords who violate it.

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State Eviction Protection: the latest information on coronavirus-related tenant protections by state (and county and major cities)

Posted: Feb 01, 2021
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State Eviction Protection

The chart below attempts to capture the latest information on coronavirus-related tenant protections by state (and county and major cities, if applicable). Please note that this information is changing hourly, and the chart might not reflect all current protections. For the best information about the status of evictions where you live, check your state’s judicial system or governor’s website. You can also contact a legal aid organization in your area.

In the chart, click on the state’s name to be directed to its official COVID-19 website.

State	County or City	Hold On Evictions	Hold on Utility Shutoffs	Other Tenant Protections/Notes
Alabama		No	No	-Visit ALtogether to find resources for assistance in Alabama. -Alabama’s Coronavirus Relief Fund. -Public Service Commission states that it is confident no customers will experience interruption during crisis, and that after crisis period utilities will help with past-due accounts. However, the decision is left to individual utility providers.
Alaska		No	No	-See the Regulatory Commission of Alaska’s COVID-19 utility information page. -Information about housing relief and help for Alaskans.-Information for renters about 2021 rent relief programs. –Alaska Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/4/2020)
Arizona		No	No	-Arizona Corporation Commission’s ban on utility disconnects has ended, but many providers are extending the hold on disconnects and are offering assistance to customers. Check with your provider. –Resources for individuals in Arizona. -Arizona utility assistance programs. –Arizona Department of Housing Eviction Prevention program. –Arizona Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/4/2020)
Arkansas		No	Yes	-Arkansas Public Service Commission ordered a shutoff moratorium during state of emergency. –Arkansas Public Service Commission COVID-19 Resources –Courts are still open and conducting hearings (not in person) when possible. Check with courts re: status. –Arkansas Fresh Start rental assistance program.
California	(local ban information)	Yes: through 6/30/2021	Yes: until 4/16/2021	–Governor has announced that the eviction moratorium will be extended through June 30, 2021. -On 3/4/20 Governor Gavin Newsom declared a California-wide state of emergency (N-44-20) that (among other price controls) automatically caps rent increases. Via two separate orders, Newsom also allowed cities and counties to enact their own tenant protections (3/16/20 Executive Order N-28-20) and to extend those protections through 9/30/20 if they choose to do so. (6/30/20 Executive Order N-71-20). On August 31, 2020 Gov. Newsom signed AB 3088, which bans evictions of tenants who can’t pay rent due to COVID hardships until February 1, 2021. If the COVID hardship occurs between September 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021, tenants must pay at least 25% of rent due to avoid eviction. California has an information sheet outlining the eviction ban and tenant protections, and you can also read the text of the law for more information. -Also see California Eviction Moratorium (Bans) and Tenant Protections for the status of bans in various California cities and counties. -Utility shutoff moratorium for nonpayment until at least April 16, 2021 for most utilities. See the CPUC’s website on consumer protections during the COVID-19 outbreak for details. –California Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/2/2020)
Colorado		No	No	-Under governor’s order, landlords cannot charge late rent fees through January 31, 2021. The order also makes clear that the federal eviction ban applies in Colorado. -See Colorado statewide utility tracker for information about whether your utility provider has put a moratorium on shutoffs during the crisis. You can also get current information about utility assistance programs on the PUC’s website. -Check your court’s website to see status. -Colorado’s Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP).
Connecticut		Yes: until 2/9/2021	No (but see notes)	-By order of governor, no evictions until February 9, 2021. (Also see Order No. 9T for details about eviction moratorium.) –Moratorium on utility shutoff for customers with financial hardship is extended through October 31, 2020. Beginning November 1 through May 1, the statutory Winter Protection Plan protects against service termination for financial hardship. -Connecticut Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP) –Connecticut Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/14/2020)
Delaware		Yes: until 2/9/2021	No	–Delaware Housing Assistance Program -By order of governor, landlords can file eviction lawsuits, but courts must stay any proceedings. Law enforcement cannot physically remove tenants. Landlords cannot charge late fees. Utilities must work with customers who are struggling due to pandemic. Lasts until end of public health emergency (currently set to expire 2/9/2021). –Delaware Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/11/2020)
District of Columbia		Yes: until after emergency	Yes	–No evictions during state of emergency. Lawmakers have suspended the filing of eviction complaints until 60 days after the end of the state of emergency. Mayor’s order extends the state of emergency (and with it the eviction ban) through March 31, 2021. Also, landlords cannot send tenants notices to vacate during the ban. -Utility shutoff moratorium extended until 3/31/2021. -D.C.’s COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program (CHAP)
Florida		No	No	-Eviction ban expired October 1, 2020. -Most major utilities providers have said they will not shut off services. Check with your local provider.
Georgia		No	No	–State of Georgia has a COVID-19 hotline: (844) 442-2681. -Courts have discretion as to whether eviction hearings can proceed; check individual Georgia courts’ status here. -Check the State of Georgia Public Service Commission’s website for a list of GA services that have suspended disconnections due to COVID.
Hawaii		Yes: until 2/14/2021	Yes: until 12/31/2020	-By order of governor, evictions for nonpayment of rent suspended until February 14, 2021. -Hawaii PUC ordered suspension of utility shutoffs through December 31, 2020.
Idaho		No	No	-By order of Idaho Supreme Court, no jury trials in criminal cases before 8/3/2020, and no jury trials in civil cases until 10/5/2020. Remote hearings on all matters may resume on May 1, 2020. -For financial and other assistance, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission has a county-specific resource guide.
Illinois		Yes: until 2/6/2021	Yes: for most until 3/31/2021, but see notes	-By governor’s order, no evictions (unless the tenant poses a direct threat to people or property) through 2/6/2021. Income and other restrictions apply, and tenants must fill out a declaration affirming their eligibility for protection under the ban. For more information, see the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Executive Order 2020-72 FAQs. –Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced that the state’s major utility providers have agreed to extend the ban on utility shutoffs through March 31, 2021. There is no ban on charging late fees, though.
Indiana		No	No	–Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. –Indiana resource guide. –Indiana Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/9/2020)
Iowa		No	No	–Iowa Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/10/2020)
Kansas		Yes: until 1/26/2021	No	-By order of governor, no evictions allowed if the tenant has defaulted or violated the lease due to a financial hardship caused by the pandemic. The ban was extended through January 26, 2021. –Utilities are required to offer payment plans.
Kentucky		No	No	-By order of the governor, the ban on residential evictions is over as of August 25, 2020. On September 4, 2020 the governor rescinded paragraphs 1-4 of that order and replaced them with a new order in line with the CDC’s eviction ban. –Kentucky Public Service Commission ended mandatory ban on shutoffs as of October 20, 2020. Late payment fees are not allowed through December 31, 2020. However, there are other protections in place, and many utilities have voluntarily agreed to not shutoff for nonpayment. Please contact your utility provider for options. –Kentucky Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/4/2020)
Louisiana		No	No	-Check your local court’s website to see status of hearings and trials. -For information on utilities, visit the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s website. -Louisiana Law Help is regularly updating its website with COVID-19 information for Louisiana residents.
Maine		No	No	-By order of governor, evictions will occur under expanded time frames (meaning landlords must give tenants a longer notice period to move out/pay rent before they can be evicted). The Maine Supreme Judicial Court allows eviction filings and starting August 3, 2020 has lifted the restriction on scheduling and hearing eviction matters. –Maine Public Utilities Commission ordered that the emergency ban on utility shutoffs will end as of November 1, 2020. However, as of that date, the winter restrictions on disconnections will be in place. Contact your provider for assistance. -MaineHousing has created a $5 million COVID-19 Rent Relief Program.
Maryland		Yes: until end of state of emergency	No	-By governor’s order, no evictions statewide during emergency. -The Maryland Court of Appeals put a hold on all eviction proceedings that ended July 25, 2020. The court has issued a communication about procedures for and timing of eviction cases. See court’s August 11, 2020 Administrative Order for more information. -Utility shutoff moratorium ended 11/15/2020. Maryland PSC is providing energy assistance programs. –Maryland Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/4/2020)
Massachusetts		No	No	–Legislative ban on evictions during COVID emergency; expired on October 17, 2020. –Massachusetts state resources for renters. -For utility information, see the DPU list of utility assistance resources. –Massachusetts Info re: CDC Eviction Ban
Michigan		No	No	-Michigan is offering an Eviction Diversion Program for renters who need assistance. -Many Michigan utility providers are agreeing to suspend shutoffs. Check the MPSC website for your carrier’s current policies. –Michigan Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/3/2020) and FAQs.
Minnesota		Yes: until 2/12/2021	Maybe (see notes)	-Governor signed executive order to suspend certain evictions (see order for details) during state of emergency. The order was extended through February 12, 2021. –Minnesota Public Utilities Commission required state regulated utilities to extend consumer protections throughout the COVID emergency.
Mississippi		No	No	–Governor announced that evictions can resume on June 1, 2020. –Supreme Court of Mississippi issued order stating that certain counties may resume sending jury summonses on or after May 18, 2020; gives judges discretion on many cases. -Mississippi has established a COVID-19 information website. -Check the Mississippi Judiciary’s website for information about evictions, trials, and court access.
Missouri		No	No	–Missouri’s governor’s COVID-19 announcements. –Supreme Court of Missouri has directed courts to exercise discretion regarding cases (effective May 16, 2020) and appearances subject to certain Operational Directives. Whether or not your case will be held is left to discretion of judge. -Check Missouri Public Service Commission’s website for information about utility shutoffs.
Montana		Limited (see notes) until end of emergency	No	-By order of governor, no terminations, evictions, or utility shutoffs for those who meet the criteria listed in the order. All others may be evicted/have utilities disconnected. In effect until end of emergency (which lasts as long as the Presidential declaration of emergency). -Renters can seek relief from the Montana Coronavirus Relief program. -Visit the Montana Public Service Commission’s website to locate your utility service provider’s website and find out about status. –Montana Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/4/2020)
Nebraska		No	No	-Visit Nebraska Public Service Commission’s website to see list of utility providers who have agreed to not shut off service. -Nebraska Public Service Commission is allowing utility carriers to seek reimbursement for providing service to low-income families.
Nevada		Yes: through 3/31/2021	No	–Governor ordered a moratorium on evictions through March 31, 2021. -NV Energy suspended disconnections for nonpayment until September; check the State of Nevada Public Utilities Commission’s website.
New Hampshire		No	No	-By order of the governor, evictions can resume on July 1, 2020. -State has created the New Hampshire Housing Relief Program. -By governor’s order, prohibition on disconnection of electric, gas, water, and telephone service will end on July 15, 2020. –New Hampshire Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/4/2020)
New Jersey		Yes: until end of emergency +2 months	Yes: through 3/15/2021 (but see notes)	-Governor’s order prohibits removal of tenants from residential properties, and postpones enforcement of all judgments for possessions, warrants of removal, and writs of possession. -By order of governor no utility shutoffs through March 15, 2021. No cable or telecommunications shutoffs for nonpayment through November 15, 2020, and no cable or telecommunications shutoffs at all if there is a school-age child using service for educational purposes. See the order for further details and information about late fees.
New Mexico		Yes	No	-See New Mexico’s website on the utilities’ response to COVID-19. –New Mexico residents who have received an eviction notice should call the state’s COVID-19 general hotline at 1-833-551-0518. –NM courts have placed a temporary moratorium on eviction. You must provide the court with evidence of current inability to pay rent at your hearing on the eviction petition. Eviction hearings will be held by video or phone, unless parties file a motion for in-person hearing. The NM Supreme Court has a FAQ page for more information. Moratorium in place until end of emergency (extended by governor until 2/5/2021 or until rescinded by governor). -Many utilities have suspended shutoffs. Check with your provider for information.
New York		Yes: until 5/1/2021	Yes	-The state legislature’s COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 prohibits evictions until at least May 1, 2021 and puts various tenant protections in place. -The New York Unified Court System issued memo on November 17, 2020 about procedures. -No utility shutoffs due to nonpayment during the state of emergency +180 days.
North Carolina		Yes: until 1/31/2021	No	-The governor’s executive order 171 outlines the details of the eviction ban. The governor’s executive order 184 extends the ban through January 31, 2021 and provides further details. -Also see the state’s FAQ regarding the eviction ban. -Utilities may begin collecting and enforcing unpaid accounts on September 1, 2020. Check with your provider for more info.
North Dakota		No	No	-A North Dakota COVID-19 Community and Nonprofit Response Fund was established. –North Dakota Public Service Commission information on financial assistance with phone or internet service.
Ohio		No	No	–Ohio Supreme Court has advised all lower courts to continue eviction-related matters. Not a requirement, so check with local court. –Ohio resources for economic support. –Ohio Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/4/2020)
Oklahoma		No	No	-Evictions may proceed, but, by order of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma, anyone filing an eviction must certify that the property is not covered under the federal CARES Act. –Oklahoma’s COVID-19 resources and assistance website. -Oklahoma COVID-19 call center: 877-215-8336
Oregon		Yes: until 6/30/2021	No (see notes)	-Oregon legislators have passed a bill extending eviction ban until June 30, 2021. Oregon Law Center’s handout provides details about the ban. –Oregon PUC list of utility providers who are suspending disconnects. –Multnomah County eviction ban in place until July 2, 2021.
Pennsylvania		No	No	-Pennsylvania’s eviction ban expired on August 31, 2020. –Pennsylvania CARES Rent Relief Program. –Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ordered ban on shutoffs until November 9, 2020. After that, utilities must take certain steps before shutting off. See October 8, 2020 order for details. -Each court handles CDC Eviction Ban procedures individually. Notices are posted here.
Rhode Island		No	No (but see notes)	-By order of supreme court, evictions can resume after June 1, 2020. –Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission ordered halt on termination of service for nonpayment through November 1, 2020 for residential accounts. After that, the winter moratorium will be in place until April 15, 2021. –Rhode Island Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/3/2020)
South Carolina		No	No	-Any party pursuing an eviction must submit to court a signed, original Certification of Compliance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
South Dakota		No	No	-Check South Dakota Unified Judicial System for status of cases. -Check South Dakota PUC website for resources related to utilities.
Tennessee		No	No	-Tennessee Supreme Court ordered that evictions may resume June 1, 2020. -By order of Tennessee Public Utility Commission, the PUC had utility shutoff ban in place through August 10, 2020.
Texas		No	No	-Unless there is a local order protecting tenants from evictions, courts can issue eviction citations, and eviction hearings can start as of May 19, 2020. -For Texas-specific information and resources, see TexasLawHelp.org‘s website on Property Law Issues During COVID-19 and its publication, Evictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic. -TXU Energy is offering customer support resources. –Texas Info re: CDC Eviction Ban (9/17/2020)
Utah		No	No	–The Utah Apartment Association has helpful information and resources for renters and landlords on its website. –Utah Info re: CDC Eviction Ban
Vermont		Yes: until end of emergency plus 30 days	Yes: until 3/31/21	–Evictions are banned until the end of the state’s declared emergency (currently in place until February 15, 2021) plus 30 days. -The ban on utility shutoffs (electricity, telephone landlines, and natural gas) is in place until March 31, 2021.
Virginia		No	Yes: until at least 60 days after end of state of emergency	–Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program.
Washington		Yes: until 3/31/2021	Yes: until 4/30/2021	-By order of the governor, the state’s residential eviction moratorium is extended until March 31, 2021. -Utility shutoff moratorium extended until April 30, 2021.
West Virginia		No	No	-By order of supreme court of appeals, judicial state of emergency expires May 15, 2020. See courts for information on status.
Wisconsin		No	Yes: until 4/15/2021	-State launched the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program for people who have lost income. -By order of PSC of Wisconsin, no utility shutoffs for residential customers until April 15, 2021 (PSC REF#: 399114). -PSC of Wisconsin launched a customer service phone line for internet and phone service.
Wyoming		No	No	-Wyoming Supreme Court ordered suspension of all in-person proceedings (with certain exceptions). Check court for status. -Check Wyoming’s COVID-19 website for more information.