Despite federal moratorium, increasing number of Texas renters face eviction as state protection expires
Texans behind on their rent are at increasing risk of losing their homes despite a federal moratorium on evictions, according to housing attorneys, because a Texas Supreme Court order aimed at forestalling evictions has expired.
The nationwide order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention halting evictions through June 30 â originally issued under the Trump administration â has been an important bulwark against a housing crisis as people lost jobs and income during the pandemic, housing advocates say.
But an emergency order issued by the Texas Supreme Court that instructed judges across Texas how to follow the federal mandate expired March 31.
Despite federal moratorium, more Texas renters face eviction as state protection lapses
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Interactive Q&A: What are renters rights in Texas?
By Steve Noviello and FOX 4 Staff
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DALLAS - You should know your rights as a tenant, especially during the pandemic and after the Texas winter storm.
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello hosted an interactive live chat Wednesday morning on Facebook with two experts – one advocating for tenants and the other for landlords.
Click here to watch the full question and answer segment.
One of the biggest issues many renters face is property condition. Many people have said they are still without hot water. Others said their apartment is now dry but was flooded, leaving behind buckling floors and wet walls.
Over a million Texans are still without drinking water. Smaller communities and apartments are facing the biggest challenges.
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Over 1.4 million Texans still faced water disruptions on Wednesday afternoon, more than a week after Texas’ winter storms wreaked havoc on the state’s power grid and water services.
More than 20,000 people were completely without running water Wednesday afternoon because of water main breaks, mechanical failures, frozen or broken water lines or other issues, a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality spokesperson said.