Claremont: Tenant And Landlord Resources During Coronavirus

Press release from the City of Claremont:

April 09, 2020

Eviction Moratorium

In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the County of Los Angeles enacted a temporary moratorium, last week, to protect residential and commercial tenants in the unincorporated areas of LA County. Similar to measures adopted by cities across LA County, this moratorium aims to protect those who live in unincorporated areas and are suddenly unable to make rent due to COVID-19.

It offers protection from eviction from March 4, 2020 through May 31, 2020 for:

Nonpayment of rent; and

Late charges or any other fees

Landlords will not be able to evict a tenant if a tenant can show an inability to pay rent (and/or related charges) due to financial losses from:

A diagnosis of COVID-19 or caring for a household/family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19;

Layoff, loss of hours, or other income reduction resulting from business closure or other economic or employer losses due to COVID-19;

Compliance with a recommendation from the County’s Health Officer to stay home, self-quarantine, or avoid congregation with others during the state of emergency;

Extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses related to diagnosis and testing for and/or treatment of COVID-19;

Child care needs arising from school closures related to COVID-19;

The state of emergency regarding COVID-19;

Following government-recommended COVID-19 precautions.

A No Fault eviction reason, unless necessary for health or safety reasons

Temporary Rent Freeze

In line with similar orders adopted by cities in the County of Los Angeles, an executive order placing a temporary rent freeze on rent stabilized units in unincorporated parts of LA County has gone into effect.

The temporary rent freeze means that rental costs may not be increased for multi-family housing properties, built before February 1995, until May 31, 2020, unless extended.

Additional Resources

The COVID-19 health emergency has, understandably, left both tenants and landlords with questions. If you happen to be one, LA County wants to help address concerns or questions regarding the rules applicable to your situation.

To learn more about the eviction moratorium, rent freeze, or resources available to tenants and landlords, reach us:

Online: covid19.lacounty.gov

Email: rent@dcba.lacounty.gov

Phone: (833) 223-RENT (7368)

This press release was produced by the City of Claremont. The views expressed here are the author’s own.