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Eviction prevention for renters

CDC eviction moratorium

Evictions prevention tips guidelines for renters. Urgent notice the new guidelines have been released if you are a renter and facing eviction

Here's what you have to declare to qualify for protection

The order requires renters facing eviction to meet five requirements, which they must declare, under penalty of perjury, by copying, signing and delivering an affidavit to their landlord. The full text of the affidavit is appended at the bottom of the CDC's order, but the five qualifications are, in brief:

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You've used "best efforts" to look for financial assistance.
You don't expect to earn more than $99,000 in 2020 (or no more than $198,000 if filing jointly).
You can't pay your full rent amount because of lost income or "extraordinary" medical expenses.
You've tried to pay as much of your rent in as timely a manner as you can.
If evicted, you would likely become homeless and have to live in a shelter or some other crowded place.

Monica’s tips

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Please contact Cobb legal aid 7705282565 for clarification on how it affects you

Please communicate with your landlord your situation

Please don’t assume anything

Please don’t wait until the last minute

Save all receipts and notices

Please reach out to resources
Center for family resources 7704282601

Star c arease@star-c.org email for application

Latin American Association 4046381839

Must ministries
770-268-1625

Thank you
Monica DeLancy

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