Federal COVID eviction protections ended in 2021, but several states and cities enacted permanent or extended protections. Some states now require just-cause eviction, extended notice periods, or right to counsel programs. Here's what's still in effect in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there still COVID eviction protections?
Federal protections ended in August 2021. Some states like California, New York, and New Jersey implemented permanent just-cause eviction laws or extended local protections.
What is just-cause eviction?
Just-cause laws require landlords to have a valid reason (non-payment, lease violation, etc.) to evict a tenant — they can't evict without cause at lease end.
Which states have just-cause eviction laws?
California, Oregon, Washington, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and several cities in other states have just-cause eviction requirements.
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