Somerville Proposes Extending Eviction Ban For Residents

SOMERVILLE, MA — Mayor Joseph Curtatone is proposing an extension on the eviction ban in Somerville.

Curtatone will submit a request to the Board of Health to revise and extend the eviction moratorium for 90 days, until Sept. 15. The proposal would end the commercial eviction moratorium and allow landlords and their agents to enter residential units for non-emergency reasons with 48 hours advance notice to tenants.

The city's emergency declaration will remain in effect throughout this 90-day period. The Board of Health will consider the proposal at its June 17 meeting.

Somerville's Office of Housing Stability is available to help residents facing eviction. If you are facing eviction or have been unable to pay your rent, contact OHS by filling out the intake form at www.somervillema.gov/ohs or calling 617-625-6600 x2581.