The national eviction ban will expire in 2 days. Renters in these states are still protected

<div></div> <p><span class="HighlightShare-hidden" style="top:0;left:0"></span></p> <div class="InlineImage-imageEmbed" id="ArticleBody-InlineImage-106919042" data-test="InlineImage"> <div class="InlineImage-wrapper"> <div class="InlineImage-imagePlaceholder" style="padding-bottom:55.55555555555556%"> <div style="height:100%" class="lazyload-placeholder"></div> </div> <div> <div class="InlineImage-imageEmbedCaption"></div> <div class="InlineImage-imageEmbedCredit">Yury Karamanenko | iStock Editorial | Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="group"> <p>The national ban on evictions will expire in two days, leaving the millions of Americans who are still behind on their rent at risk of being forced out of their homes. But some states will continue to limit the proceedings beyond July 31.</p> <p>In California, where as many as <a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/poverty-and-inequality/tracking-the-covid-19-recessions-effects-on-food-housing-and" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1.6 million renters</a> may be in arrears, most landlords can’t move forward with evictions <a href="https://calmatters.org/housing/2021/06/california-eviction-moratorium-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">until October</a>.</p> <div style="height:100%" class="lazyload-placeholder"></div> <p><a href="https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/dc-lawmakers-opt-for-phased-approach-to-5733388/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In Washington, D.C</a>., landlords can’t begin evictions again until Aug. 26, and only at that point if they’d filed one against you prior to the pandemic (in these cases, you must also be given 30 days notice). Other evictions can’t resume until Oct. 12, and you must be provided with at least 60 days notice.</p> <p><strong>More from Personal Finance:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/27/cryptocurrencies-can-be-a-tool-for-building-personal-wealth-long-term.html">Cryptocurrencies can be a tool for building personal wealth</a><br /><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/22/heloc-vs-cash-out-refinance-how-to-tap-your-house-for-cash-.html">Americans are house-rich. How to access that cash</a><br /><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/19/tips-can-provide-an-investor-protection-against-inflation.html">This investment option can provide protection against inflation</a></p> <p>The eviction moratorium in Hawaii will lift on <a href="https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/07/16/hawaii-news/video-eviction-moratorium-in-hawaii-to-end-aug-6-gov-ige-says/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aug. 6</a>. Illinois’ ban will be in effect <a href="https://www.domu.com/chicago/apartments-for-rent/coronavirus/illinois-eviction-moratorium#:~:text=The%20Illinois%20Eviction%20Moratorium%20Scheduled,conference%20on%20July%2014%2C%202021." target="_blank" rel="noopener">through August</a>, and Maryland’s until <a href="https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press/2021/070121CA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aug. 15</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-extension-covid-19-emergency-eviction-and-foreclosure-prevention-act-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York</a> has extended its eviction moratorium until September for tenants who’ve endured a Covid-related setback or for whom moving could pose a health risk. To qualify, renters must submit <a href="http://www.nycourts.gov/eefpa/PDF/Eviction_Hardship_Declaration-English.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a hardship form</a> to their landlord.</p> <p>Renters in New Jersey <a href="https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2021/06/30/renting-after-apartment-eviction-nj-covid-records-private-under-bill/7794613002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">can’t be kicked out of their homes until January</a>.</p> <div style="height:100%" class="lazyload-placeholder"></div> <p>In addition, you can’t be evicted for nonpayment of rent during any months for which your landlord accepted federal rental assistance, said Emma Foley, a researcher at the National Low Income Housing Coalition. The NLIHC has <a href="https://nlihc.org/era-dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a state-by-state list</a> of the <a href="https://nlihc.org/era-dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">483</a> programs giving out the aid. </p> </div> <div class="group"> <p>The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also has <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/find-help-with-rent-and-utilities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a new tool</a> to help you apply for rental relief. If you’re approved, you could get up to 18 months of your rent covered.</p> <p>Just applying for the aid could help you stay in your home longer.</p> <p>At least four states – Massachusetts, Nevada, New York and Oregon – are temporarily banning evictions against those with a pending rental assistance application.</p> <p>The rules can get complicated fast, though: Anyone at risk of eviction should seek free legal help, experts say.</p> <p>You can do so at <a href="https://www.lawhelp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LawHelp.org</a> or with the <a href="https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Legal Services Corporation</a>.</p> </div> <div id="ArticleBody-MobileAdhesion" class="MobileAdhesion-container" data-module="mps-slot"></div> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://patabook.com/realestate/2021/07/31/the-national-eviction-ban-will-expire-in-2-days-renters-in-these-states-are-still-protected/">The national eviction ban will expire in 2 days. 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