What The CDC’s New 60-Day Eviction Moratorium Means For Florida Renters
In early August, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new 60-day moratorium on residential evictions in certain parts of the country that continue to experience a “high community transmission” rate of the COVID-19 virus. This includes most of Florida. So if you are a Florida resident currently behind on their rent, you may continue to be eligible for certain protections under the new CDC order. Prior CDC eviction moratorium orders applied nationwide. As noted above, the new order only covers those counties within the United States that are “experiencing substantial or high levels of community transmission.” As of August 24, every county in Florida meets that requirement, according to the Tampa Bay Times. However, if in the future any particular county goes 14 consecutive days below the “substantial” or “high” levels of community transmission, the CDC’s moratorium will not apply to that county until the rates again meet the required threshold. The new order is also limited to a 60-day period from August 3 until October 3, 2021, although it is possible the moratorium may again be extended either by the CDC or through congressional action. Are You Covered by the New Eviction Moratorium? So does the CDC’s order mean that no Florida renter can be evicted until October 3, 2021? Not exactly. The order only applies to certain “covered persons,” which is defined as any residential tenant who files a sworn declaration with their landlord that all of the following conditions are true: The renter has used all of their best efforts to apply for government assistance to pay their rent; The renter earned no more than $99,000 during 2020 or expects to earn no more than $99,000 in 2021 (if the renters are a married couple, these amounts double to $198,000); The renter is unable to pay their rent, in full or in part, due to a “substantial loss of household income” or “extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses”; The renter has made their best efforts to pay at least part of their rent; and Eviction would render the renter homeless, or force them to “live in close quarters” with others due to a lack of other housing options. Again, the moratorium’s protection is not automatic. As the renter, you have the burden of filing a written declaration, as described above, with your landlord. Also keep in mind, the moratorium does not eliminate your obligation to eventually pay any back rent due. You must continue to pay what you can. The CDC’s order only prevents your landlord from taking steps to evict you based on non-payment of your full rent, provided you comply with the conditions spelled out above. Your landlord could still try and evict you for other violations of your lease separate from any nonpayment of rent. Contact HD Law Partners Today The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for everyone. And the prospect of losing one’s home makes things even scarier. So if you need legal advice regarding a landlord-tenant dispute, contact HD Law Partners today to schedule a free consultation with one of our Tampa insurance attorneys. Sources: https://news.yahoo.com/florida-landlords-renters-cdc-eviction-180300359.html https://cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0803-cdc-eviction-order.html Posted in Insurance Litigation | No Comments » Connect with us Archives May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 July 2025 June 2025 January 2025 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 November 13 Categories Alimony Appellate Arbitration Auto Accidents Auto Insurance Business Corporate Business Insurance Law Child Custody Child Support Criminal Law Divorce Family Law FEMA Insurance Payments Florida’s Mandatory 2‑Hour Legal Professionalism CLE: Foreclosure Defense Fort Myers Hurricane Insurance Attorney General Guardianship HD Law Partners Service HOA/Property Management Homeowners Association Homeowners Insurance Hurricane Claims Hurricane Insurance Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Claims Insurance Defense Insurance Litigation Landlord Tenant Law Enforcement Liability Loan Modifications Mold Water Damage Parental Rights Paternity Personal Injury Premises Liability Law Prenuptial Agreements Private Security Property Distribution Property Owner Law Sarasota Insurance Litigation Attorney Slip Fall Tampa Business and Corporate Attorneys tampa family attorney Tampa Insurance Attorneys Timeshare Timesharing Uncategorized HD Law Partners is proud to be your trusted full-service law firm Quick Links Property & Casualty Business & Corporate Litigation Family Law Contact Us Careers Get In Touch 2002 North Lois Avenue Suite 510 Tampa, FL 33607 813-253-5333 Contact Us