City Of Santa Monica: Santa Monica's Eviction Moratorium Extended To September 30, 2021

Press release from the City of Santa Monica:

June 28, 2021 5:48 PM

On June 24, 2021, a 38th supplement to Santa Monica’s local emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic was signed that explicitly adopts most provisions of Los Angeles County’s residential tenant eviction moratorium, so that rent that becomes due from residential tenants during the period July 1 through September 30, 2021, may now be deferred for twelve months. The City’s emergency order adopts County provisions that effectively extends most protections provided in the earlier version of the City’s residential eviction moratorium until September 30, 2021.

"The eviction moratorium continues to be a critical safety net for many residents whose livelihoods have been challenged by the impacts of COVID-19,” said Interim City Manager John Jalili. “There are funds available from the State for rent assistance to cover unpaid rent and landlords and tenants are encouraged to apply.”

In addition to eviction protections for nonpayment of rent, the City has adopted County provisions that prohibit the following types of evictions until September 30, 2021:

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