Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to ban the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID-19 through May 31st, 2020. The order prohibits eviction order from landlords for nonpayment of rent and prohibits enforcement of evictions by law enforcement or courts.
The moratorium also requires that tenants put in writing and provides documentation that they cannot pay all or part of their rent due to COVID-19. The order takes effect on April 1st, 2020.
