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Diane Yentel

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26 Feb

🚨Tonight, a federal district court judge in TX ruled the CDC eviction moratorium unconstitutional.

Renters, don’t panic: THE MORATORIUM IS STILL IN EFFECT. The judge did NOT issue an injunction.

But he may in near future. The CDC must appeal immediately.

While this ruling could put millions of struggling renters at risk of losing their homes during the pandemic, it’s important to know that two other federal district courts have previously UPHELD the eviction moratorium.

But the TX judge invites landlords that brought the case to request an injunction if feds don’t abide by his ruling. A nat’l injunction would have disastrous effect, putting tens of millions of people at immediate risk of homelessness during the pandemic.

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Diane Yentel

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21 Dec 20

@RepMarciaFudge

Just got a call from @RepMarciaFudge. She reached out to introduce herself and share her commitment to working with NLIHC and other key stakeholders if she is confirmed as HUD Secretary. 1/

We discussed the essential work she has ahead as HUD Secretary - from meeting the urgent need for housing stability of renters and people experiencing homelessness, to reinvigorating the morale and purpose of HUD...

...repairing the harm done by Trump admin to fair housing, LGBTQ+ rights & more, to working to advance housing solutions and achieve racial/housing justice. She’s spent her career working to alleviate poverty, hunger and racial inequities...

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Diane Yentel

@dianeyentel

21 Dec 20

Here’s more info on the emergency rental assistance included in Covid relief package. (thread)

$25 billion for emergency rental assistance would be funded through the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Of $25B total, $400 million would be allocated to U.S. territories and $800 million to tribal communities. The remaining funds would be distributed to states and cities with populations of 200,000 or more. Each state would receive a minimum of $200 million.

At least 90% of the $ must be used to provide financial assistance, including back and forward rent and utility payments, and other housing expenses. Assistance can be provided for 12 months, or up to 15mo if needed to ensure housing stability for household.

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Diane Yentel

@dianeyentel

21 Dec 20

Today Congress votes on bill with immediate & essential relief for millions of struggling renters, preventing tens of millions from losing their homes next month. The bill extends the eviction moratorium through 1/31 & provides $25B in rental assistance. 1/

While extending the CDC eviction moratorium for just 1 month is clearly insufficient to keep people housed for duration of pandemic, the extension provides essential & immediate protection for millions of renters on the verge of losing their homes in weeks.

@JoeBiden

Extending the moratorium through January provides time for some emergency rental assistance to be distributed, and for President-elect @JoeBiden to strength and further extend the moratorium immediately after being sworn into office.

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Diane Yentel

@dianeyentel

20 Dec 20

🚨🚨WE HAVE A DEAL! 🚨🚨

It includes:

✅ CDC eviction moratorium extended through Jan 31!

✅ $25 BILLION in emergency rental assistance!

✅ Extended deadline for spending CRF rental assistance $!

❗️THANK U FOR YOUR ADVOCACY❗️

Let’s get it enacted ASAP!

@NLIHC

This achievement was made possible by the extraordinary advocacy of @NLIHC partners & allies throughout the country, and by the tremendous leadership & tenacity of congressional champions @MaxineWaters @SenSherrodBrown @SenSchumer @SpeakerPelosi! THANK YOU!

@MarkWarner

Many thanks too to @MarkWarner @SenatorCollins @Sen_JoeManchin @robportman for ensuring these essential resources and protections were included in bipartisan framework.

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Diane Yentel

@dianeyentel

1 Sep 20

🚨The CDC and HHS are establishing a broad moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent through end of the year. 🚨

The moratorium applies to all tenants who meet certain eligibility requirements and present a signed declaration to their LLs. 1/

To be eligible, renters must:

- have individual income less than $99,000 OR did not have to pay income tax in 2019 OR received a stimulus check;

- be unable to pay rent due to income loss or extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses

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- expect they will become homeless or have to double up if evicted.

If renters meet these requirements and sign declaration, they are covered.

Applies to ALL properties.

Here’s the notice: s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspect…

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