Page 3 - Mary Stringini News Today

After more than 18 months of pandemic-driven eviction limits, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said he will allow the latest version of Washington’s eviction moratorium to expire on Sunday.

But he warned that the coming winter months threaten to undo the state's gains against the coronavirus.

Tenants with unpaid rent can still stay in their homes and avoid eviction, but only if they have applied for emergency rental assistance.

Burbank Rental Assistance Program application period opens Published  (Mary Stringini) BURBANK, Calif. - The application period opened Monday for the city of Burbanks program to provide emergency rent assistance and utility payments to low-income renters impacted by COVID-19.   Renters financially impacted by the pandemic may apply for the Burbank Rental Assistance Program for up to $1,000 per month for up to three months for assistance with rent arrears, future rent and delinquent utility b...

Applications open March 30 for LAs 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Published  (Mary Stringini) LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles renters in need of payment assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for the 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program on March 30, the city of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department announced Monday.    The department will provide a total of $235.5 million in state and federal funds to support LA renters and rental property owners...

Landlords with eligible tenants can apply to get reimbursed for 80 percent of a tenant's unpaid rent between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, if they agree to forgive the remaining 20 percent. Tenants may also apply on their own if their landlords do not participate.

L.A. County Supervisors expand rent relief program, extend eviction moratorium Published  (Mary Stringini / FOX 11) LOS ANGELES - Anticipating Los Angeles Countys fair share of $25 billion in federal rent relief, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend and expand both a local rent relief program and eviction moratorium. Supervisors Hilda Solis and Janice Hahn co-authored a motion calling for more flexibility in the rent relief program, which will now also be extended for a...