- The national eviction ban is no longer in effect after the Supreme Court struck it down last week.
- Yet in a number of states, renters are still entitled to protections.
The national eviction ban is no longer in effect, after the Supreme Court struck it down last week, leaving the more than 11 million Americans still behind on their rent at risk of being forced out of their homes.
However, at least four states and Washington, D.C., will continue to ban evictions: Illinois will do so until Sept. 19; California’s ban will last through Sept. 30; and, New Jersey and D.C. will still curb the proceedings until January 2022. New Mexico also has an eviction moratorium in effect, and an expiration date hasn’t yet been announced.
Struggling renters in these states should look up their local law for more information, as the rules vary.
For example, to qualify for protection from eviction in New Jersey, a tenant has to make less than 80% of the median income in their county.
Meanwhile, the White House has called on more states to take action to prevent evictions.
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