Residential Evictions for COVID-19 Reasons Prohibited
On March 16, 2020, the City issued a Public Order that landlords may not evict a residential tenant if the tenant is able to show inability to pay Rent due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 20, 2020 the City issued additional rules with details about the residential eviction moratorium.
Evidence of the inability to pay rent due to COVID-19 include one or more of the following:
Loss of income due to a COVID-19 related workplace closure;
Child care expenditures due to school closures;
Health care expenses related to being ill with COVID-19;
Expenses or loss of income due to caring for a member of a tenant’s household who is ill with COVID-19; or
Reasonable expenditures that stem from government-ordered emergency measures.
If rent payments are delayed or late due to any of the above COVID-19 related circumstances, landlords may not charge late fees, or use the eviction process to seek them.
Go to the pharmacy to pick up medications and other healthcare necessities
Go to medical appointments (check with your doctor or provider first)
Go to a restaurant for take-out, delivery or drive-thru
Care or support a friend or family member
Take a walk, ride your bike, hike, jog and be in nature for exercise — just keep at least six feet between you and others in the community.
Walk your pets and take them to the veterinarian if necessary
Help someone to get necessary supplies
YOU SHOULD NOT …
Go to work unless you are providing essential services as defined by the Order
Visit friends and family if there is no urgent need
Maintain less than 6 feet of distance from others when you go out
Visit loved ones in the hospital, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or other residential care facility
Do You Need a Volunteer?
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Call for Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer to help the City assist those in need (including older adults), please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, phone number, email address, and any special skills you may have (language, equipment, certifications, etc.) and preferred volunteer activity (deliver groceries to older adults, make phone calls, etc.).
Do Not Overbuy Food or Supplies
There is no shortage of food or home supplies. As stressed by the California Governor and the White House on March 15, there is no need to stockpile these items.