Noticing how disastrous an impending eviction wave could be for public health during the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control instituted their own nationwide eviction moratorium for nonpayment of rent.
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Businesses across the world have been impacted by the spread of Covid-19, and many will be unable continue paying rent or performing other contractual obligations. However, such actions may be justified if caused by the global pandemic.
As COVID-19 lingers, late Wednesday night Florida Governor DeSantis did what he has done at least a few times already: extending the foreclosure and eviction moratoriums in the state another month to keep people in their homes just long enough for the virus to abate.
Security deposits are at the center of many landlord-tenant disputes. In Florida, Landlords are in a very strong position in these disputes if they followed the law, and common sense, in keeping the deposit.
Many states, counties, and local municipalities across the country are offering some sort of rent relief or eviction protection for those affected by the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. However, those protections vary widely, so if you’re in a housing situation where you need help, it’s important to know what protections are available to you.
