With the rise in COVID-19 cases across the nation, the CDC issued an extension to the eviction moratorium through October 3rd, 2021. The new 60-day order will temporarily halt evictions in counties with “substantial and high levels” of virus transmissions, such as Florida, and covers 90 percent of the renter population and 80 percent of counties.
The eviction moratorium comes after the slow release of federal rental aid by states. The order, supported by the Biden Administration, is an attempt to prevent vulnerable rents from losing their homes. Various multifamily organizations have spoken out against this new moratorium, claiming the order adds unfair economic burdens on millions of housing providers.
