Lawmakers in California are working on finalizing legislation that would pay 100% of overdue rent for eligible tenants who have taken a financial hit amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The$ 5.2 billion effort comes as the federal eviction moratorium from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state eviction protections are set to expire at the end of the month, giving lawmakers a looming deadline to hammer out the new rent relief program that has been backed by Gov.... Gavin Newsom. MORE:'

WASHINGTON— The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a new two-month federal moratorium on evictions to replace the broader one that expired over the weekend. The new moratorium would take effect in areas where COVID-19 has been on the rise and last through Oct.... 30. Advertisement In a statement, CDC Director Dr.... He said Monday he was still unsure if a new ban would pass constitutional muster, and constitutional scholars said it might not....

She said her landlord has applied for rental relief on her behalf, but so far she has heard nothing about her application.... “ I’m at a standstill.” Advertisement A lapse in the state protections would leave people at risk of losing their housing next month if they can’t pay July’s rent.... Landlord groups say small property owners are particularly at risk if they don’t get the money soon or have the ability to remove tenants who aren’t paying....