URGENT LANDLORD-TENANT EVICTION INFORMATION

URGENT LANDLORD-TENANT EVICTION INFORMATION
Dear California Landlords:
The rumors you have heard are mostly false. News reports have led you to believe that evictions have been halted. The truth is that the Federal entity called HUD has been ordered to delay foreclosures and evictions where banks have become the titleholders of residential property. This Federal Order affects very few people.
Local evictions are still not going to be normal. Local sheriffs have put lockouts on hold and local authorities may impose rules that will allow tenants a delay in paying rent IF they can PROVE that their ability to pay rent has been affected by the virus (Example: being sick or being laid off) Tenants may get a reprieve or delay in an eviction case. For the most part, your case, your notice, should be processed as if there is no virus because only a judge can make a ruling on a tenants claim. For many of you, your case is based on rent due long ago or other reasons including breach of lease or simple 60 day notice to vacate matters.
Courts have been closing temporarily, depending on the county. Upcoming trials will be delayed and we do not know the new dates yet. We are posting this notice because explaining this issue on the phone to our clients is overwhelming us.