COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (2021)

AB 832: Sacramento Continues Moratorium and Expands Rent Relief

July 7, 2021July 5, 2024 Mark Elliot COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (2021)

Governor Gavin Newsom and the state legislature came to agreement on June 28th to enact AB 832 (COVID–19 relief) and to administer $27 billion in federal COVID–19 rent relief funds. The bill extends tenant eviction protection under SB 91 to September 30, 2021 (still contingent on 25% partial payment) and, in a win for tenants, makes federal relief money available for both back rent and prospective rent payments. For landlords the reimbursement percentage increases from 80% to 100% to make landlords whole. Let’s take a look at what is likely to be the last update to the state moratorium.

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Tenants Things You Should Know: A Beverly Hills Community Education Workshop

February 28, 2021July 5, 2024 Mark Elliot Bet Tzedek, COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (2021), recap

On February 24th staff from Beverly Hills housing rights legal services provider Bet Tzedek and from the rent stabilization division presented the fifth and latest in a series of community education workshops. This virtual workshop focused on the local and state protection from eviction due to nonpayment of rent which is available to households affected by COVID-19; and the new State Rent Assistance Program. Here’s our recap.

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How the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act Affects You

February 28, 2021July 5, 2024 Mark Elliot AB 3088, COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (2021), SB 91, Tenant Act (2020)

Renters Alliance is hearing from tenants who have delayed paying rent and are now confused to receive a notice from the landlord about a new state law called the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (SB 91). Some have received a 15-day pay-or-quit notice and are wondering if they should have paid 25% of the rent due. Don’t be alarmed. For those who have delayed rent under the Beverly Hills moratorium those requirements may not apply. Let’s take a look at how the local and state moratorium differ.

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Beverly Hills RSO to Hold Tenant ‘Legal Training’

February 23, 2021July 5, 2024 Mark Elliot Community Education Workshops, COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (2021)

Join representatives from tenant legal services provider Bet Tzedek and staff from the Beverly Hills rent stabilization division for a virtual ‘Rent Stabilization Tenant Legal Training’ on Wednesday, February 24th at 6 p.m. This latest community education workshop should address the recent COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act legislation that extends protection against eviction for nonpayment of rent through June.

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My Landlord is Asking for an Estoppel. Need I Sign It?

July 16, 2024July 29, 2024 Mark Elliot

An estoppel certificate is a legal document that simply establishes the terms and status of a rental agreement (or lease) for a third party like a prospective buyer. Typically a tenant is asked to complete an estoppel when purchase negotiations advance and that request may come from the current owner or an agent working on behalf of a prospective buyer. It is nothing to fear; it is a standard step in the sale of real property. In any case the lease or rental agreement may require the tenant to complete it. When presented with an estoppel to complete and sign you may have questions. Here is what you need to know.

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