Breaking: The Texas Supreme Court has ordered evictions and debt collection proceedings can resume in Texas next week.
The court temporarily put both on hold during the coronavirus pandemic. bit.ly/3dMTlDy
The court temporarily put both on hold during the coronavirus pandemic. bit.ly/3dMTlDy
2/ The court had extended the moratorium on eviction procedures until May 18 to relieve some renters after more than 1.9 million have filed for unemployment in Texas.
Advocates worried about harassment and the longterm housing safety of vulnerable Texans. bit.ly/2yQouaC
Advocates worried about harassment and the longterm housing safety of vulnerable Texans. bit.ly/2yQouaC
3/ The moratorium halted trials, hearings and eviction procedures, but it didn’t suspend payments or late fees. Landlords could still file for evictions and, when the moratorium is lifted, such cases can proceed. bit.ly/2Z7vHh0
4/ Tenants covered under that federal moratorium have protections through Aug. 23. Others may be protected through local orders, like those in place in Austin, Dallas and San Marcos. bit.ly/3dMTlDy
5/5 Advocates called for extended moratoriums and said the state’s federal aid should be a source for renters.
While some cities offered their own housing aid programs, it’s uncertain what the future will look like for others. bit.ly/2Z7vHh0
While some cities offered their own housing aid programs, it’s uncertain what the future will look like for others. bit.ly/2Z7vHh0
