Last eviction moratorium expires July 31st

From the Desk of Monica DeLancy
We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association
www.wethriverenters.com
770-369-6531

Eviction moratorium expires July 31st. President Joe Biden has announced the moratorium on evictions issued through a CDC order will be extended through the month of July 31, 2021.

Detailed information about this order, including a Chief Magistrate's outline of what this means for pending evictions can be found on the Cobb County Government website -Cobbcounty.org.

Monica DeLancy, founder and director of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association, warns residents that this has been deemed " the last extension." She urges residents to act quickly to shore up rental assistance applications or to determine alternate housing options.

We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association will be accessible throughout the month of July to assist residents with the following:

1) Completing applications for rental or utilities assistance available directly through Cobb County agencies.
2) Understanding and navigating eviction court procedures.
3) Communicating with landlords ( if applicable ) about lease renewals.
4) Accessing available resources to assist with short term housing solutions.
5) Accessing food pantries and other basic supplies.

Agencies that will help you with rent in Cobb County

Please note you still have time to get the assistance

5 Steps To Take If You Can’t Afford Rent due to Covid 19

1. Communicate With Your Landlord

2. File a Declaration Form With Your Landlord

3. Apply for Rent Relief
Cobb County

Cobb County received $22.8 million dollars to help with Rental assistance and mortgage assistance still available
Check with following agencies

The Cobb County agencies are
Must Ministries www.mustministries.org
Star c www.Star-c.org
Center for family resources www.thecfr.org
Cobb Homesavers www. cobbhomesaver.org
Sweet water mission 770-819-0662 ext 16
Georgia state department of community affairs

4. Seek Legal Aid if you Need Help

7705282565

5.If You’re Called to Court, Attend all Eviction Hearings

Ms. DeLancy continues to advocate for stronger long-term housing solutions. She maintains that "Woman and children (the majority of whom are black and brown ), continue to bare the weight of soaring housing prices. Many do not qualify for mortgages and monthly ,"market rate" rent is unsustainable for these mostly essential worker wage households."

Cobb County officials cannot ignore this urgent housing dilemma. Our children and future are depending on you!

If you do not live in Cobb County contact 211 to find agencies in your county

www.wethriverenters.com