However, attorneys for the city and county said the state law permitted local jurisdictions to keep their stricter eviction moratoriums, so long as the policies were passed before the state law went into effect. The policies, considered some of the strongest pandemic tenant protections in the country, were intended to give renters housing security and prevent a rise in homelessness as large populations of renters faced job loss and increased childcare duties. Senate Budget and Fiscal ReviewNancy Skinner, Chair Serving the needs of the homeless community as the lead agency in the countywide homeless collaborative and 300. If you have more questions about conflicts in state and local law, please consult your own attorney. The language for the new form is in section 15 of AB 832. But when Alameda ended the countys public health emergency for COVID-19 on Feb. 28 (PDF), it also triggered the end of the moratorium. At 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, Alameda Countys eviction moratorium expired. Rents for September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021: 75% of these months' total rent can be converted to "consumer debt" if you have given your landlord a "financial distress" declaration (see above), but you must pay at least the remaining 25% of that total by September 30, 2021. 02-22-05. Starratt says that in an Alameda County community survey of landlords in fall 2022 and spring 2023, landlords reported that fully 50% of the rent thats owed is owed by tenants who are over-income meaning theyre higher than 80% of area median income. homebuyers. Alameda County Eviction Moratorium is Still in Effect At 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, Alameda Countys eviction moratorium expired. Oaklands moratorium went into effect on March 27, 2020, banning most evictions shortly after the local COVID-19 lockdown began. (The tenant cant be evicted for failing to pay a late fee.). WARNING This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of California Apartment Association in accordance with section 113P of the Copyright Act 1968 (Act).