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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.
Description of Program and Relief
Moratorium on Evictions For Tenants Affected by COVID-19
The Oakland City Council has enacted an emergency moratorium on evictions for residential tenants and many commercial tenants economically affected by COVID-19 (see eligibility below). Eviction notices also will not be enforced during this time period.
Additionally, landlords are prohibited from increasing residential rent by more than 3.5% and charging late fees if a residential tenant is late in paying rent due to COVID-19 (e.g., COVID-19 illness or self-quarantine, loss of income or employment due to COVID-19 business closures).
Oakland tenants cannot be evicted later in the year for rent that went unpaid during the moratorium period.
Unpaid rent will still be due, and the moratorium does not relieve tenants of the obligation to pay unpaid back rent in the future.
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Oakland City Council
Dates Available
Effective as of March 27, 2020 until August 31, 2020, subject to possible extension or shortening.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Residential renters, nonprofit organization renters, and small business renters with 100 or fewer employees unable to pay rent due to COVID-19.
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