The Complete Guide to COVID-19/Coronavirus California Tenant ProtectionsIn response to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, many Californians are facing challenging times. Thousands have seen their hours reduced, and wages stifled, due to the rapidly spreading virus. With the Bay Area enduring a crippling shelter in place order, and similar measures being considered for Los Angeles, many California tenants face financial turmoil and may have to choose between medicine or making the rent.
In response to the unprecedented obstacles facing California tenants, the states of California and many local cities and counties, have passed laws giving tenants emergency protections, including moratoriums on evictions, emergency temporary rent suspensions, and unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit suspensions. "Here is the definitive guide to Coronavirus/COVID-19 Related Tenant Protections."