Politics & Government

Princeton Informs Residents Of Federal Eviction Moratorium

The town on Wednesday informed its residents that the federal government has extended eviction moratorium through December.

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton on Wednesday informed its residents that the federal government was extending the eviction moratorium through December.

“The federal government is ordering a halt on evictions nationwide through December for people who have lost work during the pandemic and don't have other good housing options,” Mayor Liz Lampert’s office announced.

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The town is yet to release more information on how the new order will affect tenants living in Princeton.

The new eviction ban is being enacted through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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