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California to end eviction protections as lawmakers mull fix

California eviction requirements for landlords, tenants
Posted at 1:58 PM, Aug 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-13 16:58:02-04

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will resume eviction and foreclosure proceedings on Sept. 1 unless the state Legislature agrees to extend the protections.

The Judicial Council of California voted 19-1 to end the temporary rules that had been in place since April 6.

State lawmakers are negotiating with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on a proposal that would halt most evictions for the duration of the pandemic.

But they have yet to reach a deal despite having five months to negotiate.

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Thursday urged the Legislature and the governor to move quickly to “resolve this looming crisis.”