One week before they were set to expire, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today extended by two months its tenant protections against eviction for those impacted by COVID-19.
One week before they were set to expire, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today extended by two months its tenant protections against eviction for those impacted by COVID-19, while also approving the establishment of a $45 million “relief fund” for small landlords who have been unable to collect rent from some tenants.
Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis originally asked their colleagues to extend the tenant protections through June. That extension met with opposition on the board, most notably from board chair Janice Hahn, who said she would not support such a long extension.Horvath said the extension was essential to assist renters who continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters.
“With the magnitude of people still getting sick, still out of work, and continuing to die from this emergency, it is essential that we keep folks cared for in stable housing,'' she said in a statement following the vote. “Continued and expanded protections are critical for both renters and property owners, and the cost and consequences of doing nothing will be dire. We simply cannot afford to abandon our most vulnerable residents who are facing down these compounded crises.
The extension was met with anger from property owners who addressed the board, many criticizing members for refusing to end tenant protections that landlords claim has led some renters to simply stop paying rent, in some cases for years, without any financial assistance being provided to owners. That concern prompted Supervisor Kathryn Barger to introduce an amending motion to establish a $45 million relief fund for small property owners.
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