CDC Eviction Order Q&A - as of 01/01/21

Effective September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily stopped certain evictions to halt the spread of COVID-19. Read below to see if this applies to you.

Note that every adult on the lease or rental contract will need to meet certain requirements and sign a declaration to benefit from the new CDC protections.



1. Who qualifies for protection from eviction under the CDC order? 2. What documents must the tenant provide to the landlord? 3. How long will the CDC order stop evictions? 4. Will the tenant have to pay any rent not paid while the order was in effect? 5. Does the order mean the tenant will not owe late fees or interest? 6. Is a declaration form with Spanish translation available? 7. If the tenant gives the landlord a signed declaration, but the landlord proceeds with eviction for nonpayment of rent what can the tenant do? 8. What is the landlord required to do or not do under the CDC order? 9. Can a tenant go to court to get the right to return to the residence after an eviction in violation of the CDC order? 10. Can a landlord receive reimbursement for attorney/court fees incurred as a result of litigation regarding nonpayment of rent?