JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
California 9252020 Executive
Order N-37-
20 -
EXPIRED
Executive
Order N-66-
20
Executive
Order N-71-
20
Executive
Order N-80-
20
3272020 N-37-20 expired
5312020 N-71-
20 allows local
Res protections
through 9302020
N-80-20 local
protections to
Comm through
3312021
N-37-20 Expired so will not discuss
N-71-20 and N-80-20 both permit the
local agencies to pass their own
protections and forms of protections
N-71-20 protects Commercial and
Residential through 9302020 N-80-
20 extends the ability to extend
commercial protections through
3312020
CARES Act (Federal) Res For
Covered
Housing
CARES Act 3272020 7252020 (but
some legal
requirements still
linger)
Restricts service of notices to pay
rent or quit for covered housing
providers during 120 day period and
requires a 30-day notice to pay rent
or quit after its expiration may apply
to all notices but likely not Applies
to any tenant in covered housing
NA NA NA NA late fees may not be charged or
collected during the 120 day
period
Covered Housing - (2) Any property that has a
Federally backed mortgage loan (1-4 units) or (ii)
Federally backed multifamily mortgage loan (with 5
or more units) The language used to define
ldquofederally backedrdquo is very broad and specifically
includes loans ldquomade in whole or in part or
insured guaranteed supplemented or assisted in
any way by any officer or agency of the Federal
Government or under or in connection with a
housing or urban development program
administered by [HUD] or a housing or related
program administered by any other such officer or
agency or is purchased or securitized by the
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or the
FNMArdquo
Federal Housing
Finance Agency
Res SFR
only
HUD -
Foreclosure
and Eviction
Moratorium
FHFA
Extends
Foreclosur
e and
Eviction
Moratorium
3182020 8312020 Moratorium applies to Enterprise-
backed mortgages - Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will
extend their single-family moratorium
on foreclosures and evictions until at
least August 31 2020 The
foreclosure moratorium applies to
Enterprise-backed single-family
mortgages only
Judicial Council (All CA
Courts)
Emergency
Order Rule 1
462020 Terminated
912020
(1) court will not issue Summons
unless there is a public health or
safety hazard (2) court will not enter
default or default judgment unless
there is a public health or safety
hazard and the defendant has not
appeared and (3) trial will be set 60
days after request
NA NA NA NA NA The effect of this rule is the delay of unlawful
detainers in any case where there is a health and
safety hazard can move to issue the summons or
request a TRO and attach to the complaint we
recommend sending new cases to get the
complaint in the courts queue as soon as possible
Kimball Tirey amp St John LLP - Eviction Moratoria
Residential and Commercial Eviction Moratoria
Statewide Federal
Current as of 1212020
DISCLAIMER This is not an exhaustive list It is offered for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice While we will strive to update this list the information is subject to change and may not be 100 accurate as dates maybe extended and moratoriums may
have additions deletions or amendments after they are passed This is a unique situation and the laws are changing very quickly Please continue to review your local resources for additional information and updates Please reach out to an attorney with specific questions as there
may be multiple layers of law that apply Also rights and liabilities may vary based upon your specific lease terms
Extensions are being updated as we are able to locate them Not all Cities have posted their extensions
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
CDC and Prevention of
the Dept of Health and
Human Services
(Ambiguous as to
applicability in CA)
9252020 Federal Section 361
of the Public
Health
Service Act
942020 12312020 Restricts Residential Evictions for
non-payment restricts no cause
evictions
Return declaration once
between now and end of
the year
Declaration states 1) Best effort
used to obtain government
assistance for rent 2) 99K income
cap (198K joint filing) in 2020 3)
Did not have to report income to
IRS in 2019 or received a stimulus
check 4) Is unable to pay full rent
due to substantial loss of income
loss of hours lay-off or medical
expenses 75+ of adjusted gross
income
Unsure of its application in CA as applicability may
be read multiple ways Seeking clarification from
the CDC or similar authority
AB 3088
Should review with
Attorney or seek training
9252020 CA State Legislature
Bill Text AB 3088
Retroactive
from 312020
212025 If tenant returns a declaration of
COVID hardship the rent is
converted to consumer debt and
cannot be evicted for non-payment
Also alters AB 1482 as to Just
Cause requirements - protects from
retaliation
Return the declaration
within 15 court days of
service of a Notice to
Pay a financial obligation
during the covered
period
Only for tenants
who are proven to
be high-income
Notice and Disclosure requirements by 9302020
You need to serve different notices based upon if
the tenant is high-income or other when the
financial debt became due (is it protected debts or
transitional debts) how the CARES Act applies
how the local layer of law applies to the AB 3088 if
the debt becomes a consumer debt you can seek
it in Small Claims Court starting 312021 (There
is also a 25 payment of transitional debt)
Alameda
Both the incorporated
and unincorporated
areas of the county
Res Ordinance
No 2020
Ordinance
2020-23
O-2020-41 3242020 Sixty days after the
expiration of the
local health
emergency but no
sooner than sixty
days after
12312020
Restricts evictions where the Notice
of Termination was served or
expired or that the complaint was
filed or served on or after March 24
2020 and on or before sixty (60)
days after the expiration of the Local
Health Emergency or sixty (60) days
after December 31 2020 whichever
is later Restricts non-payment cases
related to COVID reasons
On or prior to the day
rent is due or within 15
days of landlords
request
Does not specify Does not specify Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Exemptions must be stated within the Notice
Landlord bears the burden to prove they are
exempt from the Ordinance 1) Landlord is
removing property from the rental market 2)
eviction is due to government order 3) Continued
occupancy by the Resident poses an imminent
threat to health or safety (not related to COVID)
Contra Costa Both 2020-14 Ordinance
2020-20
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
failure to pay rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the failure to pay
rent is directly related to a loss of
income or out-of-pocket medical
expenses related to COVID-19 or
any local state or federal response
to the pandemic Shall not proceed
with no fault reasons to evict Shall
not proceed with unauthorized
occupant if the occupant is there
because of COVID-19 issue
Within 14 days of
missing rent
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means includes but is not
limited to a declaration signed by
the tenant under penalty of perjury
letters from employers citing the
COVID-19 pandemic or related
government action as the basis for
termination of employment or
reduced work employer paycheck
stubs bank statements or letters or
notifications from schools in which
a dependent enrolled
Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Any termination notice must include a notice of the
tenants rights under the Ordinance and notice of
emergency rental assistance - form to be available
from Contra Costs County Employment Human
Services Dept A property owner may not increase
rent on
a residential property through September 30 2020
if more than 15 years old or not SFR See the
definition of commercial business to see if it
applies to the business
Humboldt
(unincorporated areas)
Res mobile
home
Ordinance
2642
5312020 Limited non-payment evictions if
connected to COVID-19 and no fault
evictions
LandlordOwner provide Notice to tenants of the
protections and the contact information of the
landlord or owner
Imperial Both Board
Agenda with
unnumbered
Ordinance
3312020 5312020 Tenant shows inability to pay due to
COVID-19 loss of income or
subst5antial out of pocket expenses
Prohibition on no-fault evictions
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable means of loss of income
out of pocket medical expenses
Evidence may be letters from
employers paycheck stubs notices
from schools
Any time prior to the
execution of a judgment
for possession
No late fee for rent delayed
during the Ordinance or 120 days
thereafter
Commercial Real Property that meets the size
standard for a small business in the industry as
defined in the US Business Administrations table
of size standards by industry
Counties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Los Angeles -
Unincorporated County
and all incorporated
cities within the County
that do not provide
protection
Both + mobile
home
Executive
Order of the
Chair of the
County of LA -
COVID-19
Motion to
Extend
Moratorium
to
7312020
7212020
Amendment
to Extend
Eviction
Moratorium
342020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment no fault evictions except
for health and safety
Within 7 days of rent
due date
None None None Yes Extension does not apply to commercial units that
are multi-national publically traded or have more
than 100 employees
Marin Resolution
2020-27
Marin
County
Press
Release
3242020 9302020 Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent evictions based on
COVID-19 impacts
Written notice due 30
days after date rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable information
1 week after providing
Notice
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
Mendocino
(unincorporated areas)
Both Link to
3242020
meeting- Click
on Agenda
PDF for the
Ordinance
3242020 5312020 Applies to unincorporated areas of
Mendocino County Non payment
and foreclosure evictions are
suspended 3242020-5312020
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorities in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
Monterey Both Monterey
County
Resolution
BOS
Resolution
prohibiting
evictions
FAQs 3252020 7312020 authority of any landlord to
commence an eviction hereby
suspended non-payment of rent or
foreclosure
Does not specify Yes Does not specify For any period for which
rent is payable
commencing after
enactment of this
ordinance
the tenant shall use
reasonable efforts to
notify the owner in
writing before the day
rent is due that the
tenant is unable to pay
rent for that period due
to the conditions
relating to COVID-19
Does not specify Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord kept confidential Such information
shall be filed under seal if utilized in an eviction
action in the Monterey County Superior Court All
public housing authorities asked to extend
deadlines financial institutions asked to institute
moratorium on foreclosures Ordinance to be
liberally construed to have the broadest
protections
Nevada Resolution
No 20-101
3262020 5312020 Tenant is still on the hook for late
fees during moratorium
Sacramento Res Sacramento
Ordinance
3242020 In effect for
remainder of
emergency
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the inability to pay
rent is due to the state of emergency
regarding COVID-19 or by following
government-recommended COVID-
19 precautions
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
Yes 3 Steps
required
Documentation of a covered reason
for delayed payment
Does not specify Expiration of this ordinance Nothing in the resolution relieves the tenant for the
unpaid rent after the expiration of the resolution
The resolution does not apply to those who were
late paying their rent prior to when the resolution
was adopted
San Bernardino
(applies only to
unincorporated areas)
Resolution
2020-19
3242020 4302020 Cannot commence eviction based on
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
Does not specify Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
Does not specify Does not specify Applies to commercial tenants restricts
foreclosures also
San Diego County
Unincorporated SD
County
Both Resolution 20-
027
342020 6302020 Evicting or otherwise recovering
possession of a residential or
commercial tenant for nonpayment of
rent due on or after 342020
Within 7 days of the
effective date of this
resolution or 7 days after
rent is due
Yes Written notice delivered pursuant to
the notice required under the terms
of the lease If no lease exists
notice must be delivered personally
mail or email to landlord landlords
representative or agent at the
address where rent is customarily
paid within 7 days after the passing
of this resolution or 7 days after rent
is due Documentation may include
but is not limited to letters from
employers financial statements
business records physicians letter
bills andor a combination thereof
Within 2 weeks after a
tenant informs landlord
of the inability to pay
rent
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for COVID-19 reasons as stated
in ordinance
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Joaquin Both Resolution R-
20-44
3242020 5312020 Prohibits the ability to commence
evictions - nonpayment of rent
foreclosures based on substantial
decrease in income
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Public housing authorities requested to extend
deadlines financial institutions requested to
implement moratorium on foreclosures liberally
construed as to provide the broadest possible
protections
San Luis Obispo Both Local
Emergency
Order and
Regulation 13
SLO
County
Website
3182020 7282020 Cant serve Notice or file UD for non-
payment OR no-fault
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Notify landlord in writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Cant charge Must keep medical information confidential
San Mateo
(Applies to both the
unincorporated areas
and cities in the County)
Res amp
Mobile home
Resolution on
Residential
Eviction
Moratorium
County
Website
Eviction
Regs
Resolution
077639
3242020 8312020 Restricts ability to evict for non-
payment if it is due to the COVID-19
pandemic or non-fault termination of
tenancy unless for the health and
safety of the tenant other residents
the landlord or the landlords family
Within 14 days of Notice
or what is reasonable
given the totality of the
circumstances
Yes Letter or note text message or
email from an employer citing the
pandemic as the basis for
termination of employment or
reduced work Paycheck stubsbank
statements from before and after
the beginning of the COVID-19
showing that the tenantrsquos income
has been reduced Photo showing
the tenantrsquos place of employment is
closed due to the COVID-19
pandemic Letter e-mail or text
message from school regarding
closure and Statement under oath
attesting to the circumstances of the
tenantrsquos inability to pay
14 days after the
landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fees for delayed rent
Before evicting landlord must provide affected
tenants with written notice of the regulation using a
form developed by the County Any 3 day Notices
to pay or Quit or no-fault termination notices
served prior to the effective date but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served the day
after the expiration of the regulation
Santa Barbara Both Link to
County
Website with
adopted
Ordinance
Eviction
Moratorium
FAQs
3242020 7282020 Cant serve Notice cant terminate
tenancy or fileprosecute UD based
on non-payment due to COVID-19
Does not specify Yes Written notice to the owner through
documentation or other verifiable
means
None Does not specify Also applies to constructive eviction
Santa Clara Both Ordinance
100945
adopting NS-
9287
County
Website
Info amp
Guideline
Ordinance
NS-9289
3242020 8312020 or
termination of N-28-
20 whichever is
sooner
Limits nonpayment and no fault
evictions Landlord may not
terminate tenancy of an affected
tenant unless termination is
necessary for health and safety of
the tenants neighbors or landlord
Does not specify Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Any Notice of termination served on tenant must
contain a Notice of the tenants rights as well as
notice of emergency rental assistance program
These will be forms providedapproved by county
Any terminating notice must state the reason for
termination
Santa Cruz County of
Santa Cruz
Board
Meeting
Agenda
3242020 not
retroactive
5312020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Does not specify Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Shasta (unincorporated
areas only)
Both Ordinance
SCC 2020-01
3242020 5312020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Solano (both incorp amp
unincorp areas but
incorp Citys ordinance
still valid unless Solano
provides more
protection)
Both Resolution
No 2020-67
FAQs
Solano
Protections
4282020 Until 90 days after
the state of
emergency is lifted
Shall not commence an action for
unlawful detainer for rent due during
the State of Emergency and for a
period of 90 days afterward if related
to substantial reduction in household
income or increase of household
expenses no lessor shall decline to
allow holdover tenant a month to
month tenancy because of unpaid
rent or late fees without permitting a
reasonable payment plan There is
also a right to lease break without
penalty
Does not specify Does not specify Documentation may be provided in
the form of documentation of job
loss wage loss or medical
expenses related to COVID-19
Any substantial reduction in tenant
during the State of Emergency shall
be presumed to be caused by
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
during the pandemic and for 90
days after the emergency has
been lifted if due to COVID-19
Any notice demanding late fees shall include
following language bold and underlined 12pt font
You are not required to pay late fees for rent
that became due during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic if the rent
was late for reasons related to the pandemic
provided you provide proof of the hardship A
notice demanding rent during the emergency and
90 days after shall include language in 12pt font
bold and underline You cannot be evicted for
rent that you owed during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor if you
became unable to pay your rent due to the
COID-19 pandemic You must still pay this
rent and you are encouraged to work with
your landlord to establish a reasonable
payment plan for any rent you were not able
to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Sonoma County of
Sonoma
Legislation
Summary
BOS
website
Approves
Defense
3242020
[reported]
60 days after
County of
Sonomas Public
Health Emergency
Eviction of residential tenants sub
lessees or others entitled to
protection under the Lease for failure
to pay rent as a result of COVID-19
Yes Documentation of hardship and
documentation that loss of income
due to COVID-19
NA NA Prohibitions against terminating tenancies shall
also apply to landlord actions that constitute
constructive eviction
Ventura (unincorporated
areas)
Both + mobile
home
Ordinance
4563
Ordinance
4565
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts non-payment of rent related
to COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due -
Notice and
Documentation
substantiating claim -
Notice of documented
Hardship
Yes payroll checks pay stubs bank
statements ledgers business
receipts medical bills or signed
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yolo (unincorporated
areas only)
Both PDF available 3242020 5312020 Authority of any landlord to
commence or take any other action
in furtherance of evictions on any
residential or commercial property
within the unincorporated area of
Yolo County for the following reasons
is hereby suspended through May
31 2020 - applies to non-payment of
rent or a foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Evidence documented Does not specify Does not specify Ordinance is to be liberally construed as to provide
broadest possible protection All public housing
authorities in the County are requested to extend
deadlines for housing assistance recipients or
applicants to deliver records or documents related
to their eligibility for programs to the extent that
those deadlines are within the discretion of the
housing authority
Agoura Hills Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
Resolution
20-1932
7222020
Resolution 20-
1954
3202020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent or foreclosure if tenant
demonstrates inability to pay due to
loss of income or increased out of
pocket expenses is due to COVID19
or (2) loss is documented Cannot
serve a notice or proceed with
eviction
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing
Yes Writingdocumentation includes
email or text message
No late fee Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private Landlord may not
evict for delayed rent
CitiesDo not forget to review Federal State amp County Protections as additional layer
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Alameda Ordinance
3268
Ordinance
3275
3172020 30 days after the
declared SOE is
over
(1) Non-payment of rent cases
related to COVID-19 (2) Foreclosure
Evictions (3) Certain No-Fault
evictions (4) Turning off utilities (5)
rent increase for regulated
residential units until 112021
Applies to Notices served on or after
312020
Not specified Yes A letter from the employer of or
other source of income to the
Tenant paycheck information for
example pay stubs on or after
March 1 2020 bank statements
after March 1 2020 documentation
demonstrating extraordinary out of-
pocket medical expenses
documentation demonstrating
extraordinary child care needs or
documentation showing the closure
of a School where a child in the
Tenantrsquos care would otherwise be
present during the Tenantrsquos working
hours
Not specified No late fee for delayed rent No-fault limitations are limited to owner move in or
unconditionally approved capital improvement
plan Landlord may seek waiver if it will constitute
unconstitutional taking No additional security
deposit allowed NOTICE THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA ADOPTED A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR
NONPAYMENT OF RENT BECAUSE OF A
TENANTrsquoS SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF INCOME
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC A COPY OF
THE CITY ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE HERE
AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE HERE or by contacting the City Clerk
at cityclerkalamedacagov (510-747-4700)
Albany Both Ordinance
No 2020-03
Ordinance
2020-06
Ordinance
2020-12
3262020 9302020 No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Within 30 days after the date that
rent is due notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income and inability to
pay full rent due to financial impacts
related to COVID-19 and provides
documentation to support the claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Landlord
may not commence an eviction during the 6
months after the local emergency is finished as
long as the tenant is paying current rent on time
and making payments on delayed payments
Landlords strongly encouraged to offer payment
plans to tenants
Alhambra Both Ordinance
No 02M20-
4771
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent or any no-fault eviction
within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Anaheim Both Ordinance
6482
City
Manager
Order to
Extend
Moratorium
City Manager
Order 8
Reinstating
Ordinance
3172020 6302020 Expired
but reinstated
8122020-
9302020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full or partial rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent) must pay
portion of rent that tenant is able to
pay
Does not specify No late fees costs or other
penalties based on delay of rent
provided for in this ordinance
Commercial provisions as well
Antioch
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2182-C-S
3312020 5312020 for the
City Ordinance
County
Protection run
through
9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Foreclosure evictions also
suspended
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation to support claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord is not permitted to
charge a late fee or any new fees
for rent that is delayed
Incorporated Executive Ordinance N-28-20 into
the Ordinance Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim
Apple Valley Executive
Order 2020-
01
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Separate section for commercial tenancies
Arcadia Both Resolution
No 7300
3172020 5172020 60days
from date of the
Order
Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or file and prosecute an eviction
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Arcata Both Urgency
Ordinance
1532
Urgency
Ordinance
1533
Urgency
Ordinance
1534
3262020 9302020 Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Notify Landlord in writing
and copy the City
manager and follow up
with documentation
within 7 days
Yes Documentation Must provide written
notification at least 1
day before rent is due
and supporting
documents within 7
days of notifying the
landlord
No late Fees for delayed rent
Rent not in default unless not
paid within 90 days of the
termination of the ordinance
Artesia Both Section
2 applies to
Res
Section 3
applies to
Comm
Ordinance
No 20-894U
3252020 5312020 Landlord shall not serve a notice or
proceed with an eviction for non-
payment of rent if tenant cannot pay
for 5 reasons stated in Section 2 ( C)
for residential For commercial
tenancies see Section 3 (B)
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing This applies to
both the residential and
commercial units
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for any delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Azusa Both Emergency
Ordinance
492020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Within 14 days of the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation that the
Tenant is unable to pay
rent due to Financial
Impacts related to
COVID-19
Yes Documentation Writing includes
email or text message
Does not specify A landlord shall not impose
charge or collect a late fee or
equivalent surcharge for any rent
payments which were unpaid due
to Financial Impacts related to
COVID-19 during the Payback
Period
Commercial is small business tenant - a business
that makes 5 million dollars or less in annual
taxable sales Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only be used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim Any three-day notices to pay or quit
or no-fault eviction notices served prior to the
effective date of this ordinance but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served upon
the conclusion of the Payback Period if arising
from Financial Impacts related to COVID-19
Baldwin Park Res First
Supplement
to Executive
Order Of the
OES
3262020 Until the end of the
emergency
Shall not serve a notice or evict for
non-payment related to COVID-19
no fault evictions except for health
and safety reason
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes None Within 30 days after
rent is due
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
Must keep medical information obtained
confidential
Benicia Emergency
Services
Order 20-1
3222020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent and no-fault
evictions based on COVID-19
impacts
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Documentation NA No late fees or surcharges NA
Berkeley
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Urgency
Ordinance
Adopting
BMC Chapter
13110
3172020 In effect for
duration of the
local state of
emergency
Prohibits serving notices filing UD
action or otherwise seek to evict a
tenant (1) for nonpayment if the
tenant demonstrates inability to pay
due to COVID-19 (2) for no-fault
unless necessary for health safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
None specified but if
tenant does not notify
landlord in advance of
being delinquent
landlord must serve a
pre-notice of rent
delinquency with the
amount and give tenant
at least three days
excluding weekends and
holidays to provide
documentation to
Yes Written documentation including
email and text communications
Not specified Failure of
tenant to notify landlord
in advance of being
served with a notice
does not waive right to
claim this ordinance as
a defense in an unlawful
detainer action
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Beverly Hills Both Ordinance 20-
O-2805
Ordinance
20-O-2815
BH Updates
Regulations
Related to
Commercial
Tenant
Moratorium
342020 Duration of local
emergency
Pay Quit Notices COVID-19 Related
Evictions for non payment no fault
evictions except for health and safety
reason Different protections for
large and small commercial tenancy
Within 7 days after rent
is due and email RSO
office
Yes Within 30 days after the
rent is due and email
RSO office
Only if delayed rent it not paid
back after 1 year
During this emergency any notice served by a
landlord on a tenant under Section 4-5-513 or
Section 4-6-6 L of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code
is hereby tolled Deputy Director of RSO may
extend deadline for notice up to 30 days If the
Landlord disagree they can send disagreement in
writing within 10 days of notice from tenant
Brentwood
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Buena Park Urgency
Ordinance
1679
3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction (3) prosecuting
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault eviction (where
tenant not-at-fault is any eviction not
based on alleged fault by tenant)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (includes email
and text if prior similar
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay partial or full rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Commercial tenants protected as well
Burbank Both Ordinance 20-
3934
Ordinance
20-3939
Moratoria
Cross
reference
Chart
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None None None
Camarillo Both EOC Director
Order No 20-
2
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No eviction for non-payment of rent if
tenant demonstrates heshe unable
to pay due to COVID-19 Includes
serving notice and filingprosecuting
UD Also applies to no-fault
evictions
Not stated Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify Medical information must stay confidential
Capitola Both Ordinance
1041
City
website
with
COVID
updates
Urgency
Ordinance
Extension
1042
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not terminate a lawful tenancy
for failure to pay rent if the failure to
pay is directly related to loss of
income or medical expenses related
to COVID-19
The day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Carlsbad Comm Resolution
No 2020-059
472020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
All commercial evictions suspended
provided a) Prior to the State of
Emergency the tenant was current
on rent b) tenant notifies the
landlord in writing (including email)
before 10days after rent is due that
tenant cannot pay part or all of the
rent due to COVID c) within 10 days
of b) tenant provides documentation
Before rent is due but no
later than 10 days after
rent is due
Yes Includes but is not limited to
financial statements business
records physicians letter andor
bills Failure to provide
documentation allows the landlord
to pursue enforcement
Within 10 days of
providing notice to the
landlord of the inability
to pay
Does not specify
Cathedral City Link to
webpage with
both the
Residential
and
Commercial
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any act of nonpayment of rent
eviction
Within 5 days of the day
rent is due
Yes Notify in writing including all
electronic communications and
provides documentation
Does not specify Does not specify Commercial provisions as well
Chula Vista Both Ordinance
3483-A
Moratorium
Extension
through
7312020
Emergency
Order
extending
Eviction
protection
through
8312020
Retroactive
application to
notices served
as of 342020
8312020 Service of payquit notice prosecuting
pq notices or no-fault evictions
The tenant must notify the
landlord of the inability to
pay all or part of their rent
within 7 days after the
date rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical and
financial docs shall be held in
confidence and only to evaluate claim)
Tenant must provide
verificationdocumentatio
n of the COVID19 related
Financial Impact within 7
days of the date the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing of their
inability to pay rent
Landlord may not charge or collect a
late fee for rent delayed for COVID-
19 reasons as stated in ordinance
Foreclosure suspension for both residential and
commercial tenants where foreclosure arises out of
decrease in household or business income due COVID-
19
Clayton
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
CDC and Prevention of
the Dept of Health and
Human Services
(Ambiguous as to
applicability in CA)
9252020 Federal Section 361
of the Public
Health
Service Act
942020 12312020 Restricts Residential Evictions for
non-payment restricts no cause
evictions
Return declaration once
between now and end of
the year
Declaration states 1) Best effort
used to obtain government
assistance for rent 2) 99K income
cap (198K joint filing) in 2020 3)
Did not have to report income to
IRS in 2019 or received a stimulus
check 4) Is unable to pay full rent
due to substantial loss of income
loss of hours lay-off or medical
expenses 75+ of adjusted gross
income
Unsure of its application in CA as applicability may
be read multiple ways Seeking clarification from
the CDC or similar authority
AB 3088
Should review with
Attorney or seek training
9252020 CA State Legislature
Bill Text AB 3088
Retroactive
from 312020
212025 If tenant returns a declaration of
COVID hardship the rent is
converted to consumer debt and
cannot be evicted for non-payment
Also alters AB 1482 as to Just
Cause requirements - protects from
retaliation
Return the declaration
within 15 court days of
service of a Notice to
Pay a financial obligation
during the covered
period
Only for tenants
who are proven to
be high-income
Notice and Disclosure requirements by 9302020
You need to serve different notices based upon if
the tenant is high-income or other when the
financial debt became due (is it protected debts or
transitional debts) how the CARES Act applies
how the local layer of law applies to the AB 3088 if
the debt becomes a consumer debt you can seek
it in Small Claims Court starting 312021 (There
is also a 25 payment of transitional debt)
Alameda
Both the incorporated
and unincorporated
areas of the county
Res Ordinance
No 2020
Ordinance
2020-23
O-2020-41 3242020 Sixty days after the
expiration of the
local health
emergency but no
sooner than sixty
days after
12312020
Restricts evictions where the Notice
of Termination was served or
expired or that the complaint was
filed or served on or after March 24
2020 and on or before sixty (60)
days after the expiration of the Local
Health Emergency or sixty (60) days
after December 31 2020 whichever
is later Restricts non-payment cases
related to COVID reasons
On or prior to the day
rent is due or within 15
days of landlords
request
Does not specify Does not specify Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Exemptions must be stated within the Notice
Landlord bears the burden to prove they are
exempt from the Ordinance 1) Landlord is
removing property from the rental market 2)
eviction is due to government order 3) Continued
occupancy by the Resident poses an imminent
threat to health or safety (not related to COVID)
Contra Costa Both 2020-14 Ordinance
2020-20
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
failure to pay rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the failure to pay
rent is directly related to a loss of
income or out-of-pocket medical
expenses related to COVID-19 or
any local state or federal response
to the pandemic Shall not proceed
with no fault reasons to evict Shall
not proceed with unauthorized
occupant if the occupant is there
because of COVID-19 issue
Within 14 days of
missing rent
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means includes but is not
limited to a declaration signed by
the tenant under penalty of perjury
letters from employers citing the
COVID-19 pandemic or related
government action as the basis for
termination of employment or
reduced work employer paycheck
stubs bank statements or letters or
notifications from schools in which
a dependent enrolled
Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Any termination notice must include a notice of the
tenants rights under the Ordinance and notice of
emergency rental assistance - form to be available
from Contra Costs County Employment Human
Services Dept A property owner may not increase
rent on
a residential property through September 30 2020
if more than 15 years old or not SFR See the
definition of commercial business to see if it
applies to the business
Humboldt
(unincorporated areas)
Res mobile
home
Ordinance
2642
5312020 Limited non-payment evictions if
connected to COVID-19 and no fault
evictions
LandlordOwner provide Notice to tenants of the
protections and the contact information of the
landlord or owner
Imperial Both Board
Agenda with
unnumbered
Ordinance
3312020 5312020 Tenant shows inability to pay due to
COVID-19 loss of income or
subst5antial out of pocket expenses
Prohibition on no-fault evictions
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable means of loss of income
out of pocket medical expenses
Evidence may be letters from
employers paycheck stubs notices
from schools
Any time prior to the
execution of a judgment
for possession
No late fee for rent delayed
during the Ordinance or 120 days
thereafter
Commercial Real Property that meets the size
standard for a small business in the industry as
defined in the US Business Administrations table
of size standards by industry
Counties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Los Angeles -
Unincorporated County
and all incorporated
cities within the County
that do not provide
protection
Both + mobile
home
Executive
Order of the
Chair of the
County of LA -
COVID-19
Motion to
Extend
Moratorium
to
7312020
7212020
Amendment
to Extend
Eviction
Moratorium
342020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment no fault evictions except
for health and safety
Within 7 days of rent
due date
None None None Yes Extension does not apply to commercial units that
are multi-national publically traded or have more
than 100 employees
Marin Resolution
2020-27
Marin
County
Press
Release
3242020 9302020 Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent evictions based on
COVID-19 impacts
Written notice due 30
days after date rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable information
1 week after providing
Notice
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
Mendocino
(unincorporated areas)
Both Link to
3242020
meeting- Click
on Agenda
PDF for the
Ordinance
3242020 5312020 Applies to unincorporated areas of
Mendocino County Non payment
and foreclosure evictions are
suspended 3242020-5312020
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorities in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
Monterey Both Monterey
County
Resolution
BOS
Resolution
prohibiting
evictions
FAQs 3252020 7312020 authority of any landlord to
commence an eviction hereby
suspended non-payment of rent or
foreclosure
Does not specify Yes Does not specify For any period for which
rent is payable
commencing after
enactment of this
ordinance
the tenant shall use
reasonable efforts to
notify the owner in
writing before the day
rent is due that the
tenant is unable to pay
rent for that period due
to the conditions
relating to COVID-19
Does not specify Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord kept confidential Such information
shall be filed under seal if utilized in an eviction
action in the Monterey County Superior Court All
public housing authorities asked to extend
deadlines financial institutions asked to institute
moratorium on foreclosures Ordinance to be
liberally construed to have the broadest
protections
Nevada Resolution
No 20-101
3262020 5312020 Tenant is still on the hook for late
fees during moratorium
Sacramento Res Sacramento
Ordinance
3242020 In effect for
remainder of
emergency
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the inability to pay
rent is due to the state of emergency
regarding COVID-19 or by following
government-recommended COVID-
19 precautions
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
Yes 3 Steps
required
Documentation of a covered reason
for delayed payment
Does not specify Expiration of this ordinance Nothing in the resolution relieves the tenant for the
unpaid rent after the expiration of the resolution
The resolution does not apply to those who were
late paying their rent prior to when the resolution
was adopted
San Bernardino
(applies only to
unincorporated areas)
Resolution
2020-19
3242020 4302020 Cannot commence eviction based on
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
Does not specify Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
Does not specify Does not specify Applies to commercial tenants restricts
foreclosures also
San Diego County
Unincorporated SD
County
Both Resolution 20-
027
342020 6302020 Evicting or otherwise recovering
possession of a residential or
commercial tenant for nonpayment of
rent due on or after 342020
Within 7 days of the
effective date of this
resolution or 7 days after
rent is due
Yes Written notice delivered pursuant to
the notice required under the terms
of the lease If no lease exists
notice must be delivered personally
mail or email to landlord landlords
representative or agent at the
address where rent is customarily
paid within 7 days after the passing
of this resolution or 7 days after rent
is due Documentation may include
but is not limited to letters from
employers financial statements
business records physicians letter
bills andor a combination thereof
Within 2 weeks after a
tenant informs landlord
of the inability to pay
rent
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for COVID-19 reasons as stated
in ordinance
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Joaquin Both Resolution R-
20-44
3242020 5312020 Prohibits the ability to commence
evictions - nonpayment of rent
foreclosures based on substantial
decrease in income
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Public housing authorities requested to extend
deadlines financial institutions requested to
implement moratorium on foreclosures liberally
construed as to provide the broadest possible
protections
San Luis Obispo Both Local
Emergency
Order and
Regulation 13
SLO
County
Website
3182020 7282020 Cant serve Notice or file UD for non-
payment OR no-fault
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Notify landlord in writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Cant charge Must keep medical information confidential
San Mateo
(Applies to both the
unincorporated areas
and cities in the County)
Res amp
Mobile home
Resolution on
Residential
Eviction
Moratorium
County
Website
Eviction
Regs
Resolution
077639
3242020 8312020 Restricts ability to evict for non-
payment if it is due to the COVID-19
pandemic or non-fault termination of
tenancy unless for the health and
safety of the tenant other residents
the landlord or the landlords family
Within 14 days of Notice
or what is reasonable
given the totality of the
circumstances
Yes Letter or note text message or
email from an employer citing the
pandemic as the basis for
termination of employment or
reduced work Paycheck stubsbank
statements from before and after
the beginning of the COVID-19
showing that the tenantrsquos income
has been reduced Photo showing
the tenantrsquos place of employment is
closed due to the COVID-19
pandemic Letter e-mail or text
message from school regarding
closure and Statement under oath
attesting to the circumstances of the
tenantrsquos inability to pay
14 days after the
landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fees for delayed rent
Before evicting landlord must provide affected
tenants with written notice of the regulation using a
form developed by the County Any 3 day Notices
to pay or Quit or no-fault termination notices
served prior to the effective date but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served the day
after the expiration of the regulation
Santa Barbara Both Link to
County
Website with
adopted
Ordinance
Eviction
Moratorium
FAQs
3242020 7282020 Cant serve Notice cant terminate
tenancy or fileprosecute UD based
on non-payment due to COVID-19
Does not specify Yes Written notice to the owner through
documentation or other verifiable
means
None Does not specify Also applies to constructive eviction
Santa Clara Both Ordinance
100945
adopting NS-
9287
County
Website
Info amp
Guideline
Ordinance
NS-9289
3242020 8312020 or
termination of N-28-
20 whichever is
sooner
Limits nonpayment and no fault
evictions Landlord may not
terminate tenancy of an affected
tenant unless termination is
necessary for health and safety of
the tenants neighbors or landlord
Does not specify Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Any Notice of termination served on tenant must
contain a Notice of the tenants rights as well as
notice of emergency rental assistance program
These will be forms providedapproved by county
Any terminating notice must state the reason for
termination
Santa Cruz County of
Santa Cruz
Board
Meeting
Agenda
3242020 not
retroactive
5312020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Does not specify Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Shasta (unincorporated
areas only)
Both Ordinance
SCC 2020-01
3242020 5312020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Solano (both incorp amp
unincorp areas but
incorp Citys ordinance
still valid unless Solano
provides more
protection)
Both Resolution
No 2020-67
FAQs
Solano
Protections
4282020 Until 90 days after
the state of
emergency is lifted
Shall not commence an action for
unlawful detainer for rent due during
the State of Emergency and for a
period of 90 days afterward if related
to substantial reduction in household
income or increase of household
expenses no lessor shall decline to
allow holdover tenant a month to
month tenancy because of unpaid
rent or late fees without permitting a
reasonable payment plan There is
also a right to lease break without
penalty
Does not specify Does not specify Documentation may be provided in
the form of documentation of job
loss wage loss or medical
expenses related to COVID-19
Any substantial reduction in tenant
during the State of Emergency shall
be presumed to be caused by
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
during the pandemic and for 90
days after the emergency has
been lifted if due to COVID-19
Any notice demanding late fees shall include
following language bold and underlined 12pt font
You are not required to pay late fees for rent
that became due during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic if the rent
was late for reasons related to the pandemic
provided you provide proof of the hardship A
notice demanding rent during the emergency and
90 days after shall include language in 12pt font
bold and underline You cannot be evicted for
rent that you owed during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor if you
became unable to pay your rent due to the
COID-19 pandemic You must still pay this
rent and you are encouraged to work with
your landlord to establish a reasonable
payment plan for any rent you were not able
to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Sonoma County of
Sonoma
Legislation
Summary
BOS
website
Approves
Defense
3242020
[reported]
60 days after
County of
Sonomas Public
Health Emergency
Eviction of residential tenants sub
lessees or others entitled to
protection under the Lease for failure
to pay rent as a result of COVID-19
Yes Documentation of hardship and
documentation that loss of income
due to COVID-19
NA NA Prohibitions against terminating tenancies shall
also apply to landlord actions that constitute
constructive eviction
Ventura (unincorporated
areas)
Both + mobile
home
Ordinance
4563
Ordinance
4565
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts non-payment of rent related
to COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due -
Notice and
Documentation
substantiating claim -
Notice of documented
Hardship
Yes payroll checks pay stubs bank
statements ledgers business
receipts medical bills or signed
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yolo (unincorporated
areas only)
Both PDF available 3242020 5312020 Authority of any landlord to
commence or take any other action
in furtherance of evictions on any
residential or commercial property
within the unincorporated area of
Yolo County for the following reasons
is hereby suspended through May
31 2020 - applies to non-payment of
rent or a foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Evidence documented Does not specify Does not specify Ordinance is to be liberally construed as to provide
broadest possible protection All public housing
authorities in the County are requested to extend
deadlines for housing assistance recipients or
applicants to deliver records or documents related
to their eligibility for programs to the extent that
those deadlines are within the discretion of the
housing authority
Agoura Hills Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
Resolution
20-1932
7222020
Resolution 20-
1954
3202020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent or foreclosure if tenant
demonstrates inability to pay due to
loss of income or increased out of
pocket expenses is due to COVID19
or (2) loss is documented Cannot
serve a notice or proceed with
eviction
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing
Yes Writingdocumentation includes
email or text message
No late fee Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private Landlord may not
evict for delayed rent
CitiesDo not forget to review Federal State amp County Protections as additional layer
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Alameda Ordinance
3268
Ordinance
3275
3172020 30 days after the
declared SOE is
over
(1) Non-payment of rent cases
related to COVID-19 (2) Foreclosure
Evictions (3) Certain No-Fault
evictions (4) Turning off utilities (5)
rent increase for regulated
residential units until 112021
Applies to Notices served on or after
312020
Not specified Yes A letter from the employer of or
other source of income to the
Tenant paycheck information for
example pay stubs on or after
March 1 2020 bank statements
after March 1 2020 documentation
demonstrating extraordinary out of-
pocket medical expenses
documentation demonstrating
extraordinary child care needs or
documentation showing the closure
of a School where a child in the
Tenantrsquos care would otherwise be
present during the Tenantrsquos working
hours
Not specified No late fee for delayed rent No-fault limitations are limited to owner move in or
unconditionally approved capital improvement
plan Landlord may seek waiver if it will constitute
unconstitutional taking No additional security
deposit allowed NOTICE THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA ADOPTED A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR
NONPAYMENT OF RENT BECAUSE OF A
TENANTrsquoS SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF INCOME
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC A COPY OF
THE CITY ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE HERE
AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE HERE or by contacting the City Clerk
at cityclerkalamedacagov (510-747-4700)
Albany Both Ordinance
No 2020-03
Ordinance
2020-06
Ordinance
2020-12
3262020 9302020 No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Within 30 days after the date that
rent is due notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income and inability to
pay full rent due to financial impacts
related to COVID-19 and provides
documentation to support the claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Landlord
may not commence an eviction during the 6
months after the local emergency is finished as
long as the tenant is paying current rent on time
and making payments on delayed payments
Landlords strongly encouraged to offer payment
plans to tenants
Alhambra Both Ordinance
No 02M20-
4771
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent or any no-fault eviction
within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Anaheim Both Ordinance
6482
City
Manager
Order to
Extend
Moratorium
City Manager
Order 8
Reinstating
Ordinance
3172020 6302020 Expired
but reinstated
8122020-
9302020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full or partial rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent) must pay
portion of rent that tenant is able to
pay
Does not specify No late fees costs or other
penalties based on delay of rent
provided for in this ordinance
Commercial provisions as well
Antioch
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2182-C-S
3312020 5312020 for the
City Ordinance
County
Protection run
through
9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Foreclosure evictions also
suspended
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation to support claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord is not permitted to
charge a late fee or any new fees
for rent that is delayed
Incorporated Executive Ordinance N-28-20 into
the Ordinance Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim
Apple Valley Executive
Order 2020-
01
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Separate section for commercial tenancies
Arcadia Both Resolution
No 7300
3172020 5172020 60days
from date of the
Order
Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or file and prosecute an eviction
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Arcata Both Urgency
Ordinance
1532
Urgency
Ordinance
1533
Urgency
Ordinance
1534
3262020 9302020 Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Notify Landlord in writing
and copy the City
manager and follow up
with documentation
within 7 days
Yes Documentation Must provide written
notification at least 1
day before rent is due
and supporting
documents within 7
days of notifying the
landlord
No late Fees for delayed rent
Rent not in default unless not
paid within 90 days of the
termination of the ordinance
Artesia Both Section
2 applies to
Res
Section 3
applies to
Comm
Ordinance
No 20-894U
3252020 5312020 Landlord shall not serve a notice or
proceed with an eviction for non-
payment of rent if tenant cannot pay
for 5 reasons stated in Section 2 ( C)
for residential For commercial
tenancies see Section 3 (B)
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing This applies to
both the residential and
commercial units
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for any delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Azusa Both Emergency
Ordinance
492020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Within 14 days of the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation that the
Tenant is unable to pay
rent due to Financial
Impacts related to
COVID-19
Yes Documentation Writing includes
email or text message
Does not specify A landlord shall not impose
charge or collect a late fee or
equivalent surcharge for any rent
payments which were unpaid due
to Financial Impacts related to
COVID-19 during the Payback
Period
Commercial is small business tenant - a business
that makes 5 million dollars or less in annual
taxable sales Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only be used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim Any three-day notices to pay or quit
or no-fault eviction notices served prior to the
effective date of this ordinance but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served upon
the conclusion of the Payback Period if arising
from Financial Impacts related to COVID-19
Baldwin Park Res First
Supplement
to Executive
Order Of the
OES
3262020 Until the end of the
emergency
Shall not serve a notice or evict for
non-payment related to COVID-19
no fault evictions except for health
and safety reason
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes None Within 30 days after
rent is due
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
Must keep medical information obtained
confidential
Benicia Emergency
Services
Order 20-1
3222020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent and no-fault
evictions based on COVID-19
impacts
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Documentation NA No late fees or surcharges NA
Berkeley
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Urgency
Ordinance
Adopting
BMC Chapter
13110
3172020 In effect for
duration of the
local state of
emergency
Prohibits serving notices filing UD
action or otherwise seek to evict a
tenant (1) for nonpayment if the
tenant demonstrates inability to pay
due to COVID-19 (2) for no-fault
unless necessary for health safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
None specified but if
tenant does not notify
landlord in advance of
being delinquent
landlord must serve a
pre-notice of rent
delinquency with the
amount and give tenant
at least three days
excluding weekends and
holidays to provide
documentation to
Yes Written documentation including
email and text communications
Not specified Failure of
tenant to notify landlord
in advance of being
served with a notice
does not waive right to
claim this ordinance as
a defense in an unlawful
detainer action
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Beverly Hills Both Ordinance 20-
O-2805
Ordinance
20-O-2815
BH Updates
Regulations
Related to
Commercial
Tenant
Moratorium
342020 Duration of local
emergency
Pay Quit Notices COVID-19 Related
Evictions for non payment no fault
evictions except for health and safety
reason Different protections for
large and small commercial tenancy
Within 7 days after rent
is due and email RSO
office
Yes Within 30 days after the
rent is due and email
RSO office
Only if delayed rent it not paid
back after 1 year
During this emergency any notice served by a
landlord on a tenant under Section 4-5-513 or
Section 4-6-6 L of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code
is hereby tolled Deputy Director of RSO may
extend deadline for notice up to 30 days If the
Landlord disagree they can send disagreement in
writing within 10 days of notice from tenant
Brentwood
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Buena Park Urgency
Ordinance
1679
3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction (3) prosecuting
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault eviction (where
tenant not-at-fault is any eviction not
based on alleged fault by tenant)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (includes email
and text if prior similar
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay partial or full rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Commercial tenants protected as well
Burbank Both Ordinance 20-
3934
Ordinance
20-3939
Moratoria
Cross
reference
Chart
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None None None
Camarillo Both EOC Director
Order No 20-
2
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No eviction for non-payment of rent if
tenant demonstrates heshe unable
to pay due to COVID-19 Includes
serving notice and filingprosecuting
UD Also applies to no-fault
evictions
Not stated Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify Medical information must stay confidential
Capitola Both Ordinance
1041
City
website
with
COVID
updates
Urgency
Ordinance
Extension
1042
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not terminate a lawful tenancy
for failure to pay rent if the failure to
pay is directly related to loss of
income or medical expenses related
to COVID-19
The day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Carlsbad Comm Resolution
No 2020-059
472020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
All commercial evictions suspended
provided a) Prior to the State of
Emergency the tenant was current
on rent b) tenant notifies the
landlord in writing (including email)
before 10days after rent is due that
tenant cannot pay part or all of the
rent due to COVID c) within 10 days
of b) tenant provides documentation
Before rent is due but no
later than 10 days after
rent is due
Yes Includes but is not limited to
financial statements business
records physicians letter andor
bills Failure to provide
documentation allows the landlord
to pursue enforcement
Within 10 days of
providing notice to the
landlord of the inability
to pay
Does not specify
Cathedral City Link to
webpage with
both the
Residential
and
Commercial
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any act of nonpayment of rent
eviction
Within 5 days of the day
rent is due
Yes Notify in writing including all
electronic communications and
provides documentation
Does not specify Does not specify Commercial provisions as well
Chula Vista Both Ordinance
3483-A
Moratorium
Extension
through
7312020
Emergency
Order
extending
Eviction
protection
through
8312020
Retroactive
application to
notices served
as of 342020
8312020 Service of payquit notice prosecuting
pq notices or no-fault evictions
The tenant must notify the
landlord of the inability to
pay all or part of their rent
within 7 days after the
date rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical and
financial docs shall be held in
confidence and only to evaluate claim)
Tenant must provide
verificationdocumentatio
n of the COVID19 related
Financial Impact within 7
days of the date the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing of their
inability to pay rent
Landlord may not charge or collect a
late fee for rent delayed for COVID-
19 reasons as stated in ordinance
Foreclosure suspension for both residential and
commercial tenants where foreclosure arises out of
decrease in household or business income due COVID-
19
Clayton
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Los Angeles -
Unincorporated County
and all incorporated
cities within the County
that do not provide
protection
Both + mobile
home
Executive
Order of the
Chair of the
County of LA -
COVID-19
Motion to
Extend
Moratorium
to
7312020
7212020
Amendment
to Extend
Eviction
Moratorium
342020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment no fault evictions except
for health and safety
Within 7 days of rent
due date
None None None Yes Extension does not apply to commercial units that
are multi-national publically traded or have more
than 100 employees
Marin Resolution
2020-27
Marin
County
Press
Release
3242020 9302020 Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent evictions based on
COVID-19 impacts
Written notice due 30
days after date rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable information
1 week after providing
Notice
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
Mendocino
(unincorporated areas)
Both Link to
3242020
meeting- Click
on Agenda
PDF for the
Ordinance
3242020 5312020 Applies to unincorporated areas of
Mendocino County Non payment
and foreclosure evictions are
suspended 3242020-5312020
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorities in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
Monterey Both Monterey
County
Resolution
BOS
Resolution
prohibiting
evictions
FAQs 3252020 7312020 authority of any landlord to
commence an eviction hereby
suspended non-payment of rent or
foreclosure
Does not specify Yes Does not specify For any period for which
rent is payable
commencing after
enactment of this
ordinance
the tenant shall use
reasonable efforts to
notify the owner in
writing before the day
rent is due that the
tenant is unable to pay
rent for that period due
to the conditions
relating to COVID-19
Does not specify Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord kept confidential Such information
shall be filed under seal if utilized in an eviction
action in the Monterey County Superior Court All
public housing authorities asked to extend
deadlines financial institutions asked to institute
moratorium on foreclosures Ordinance to be
liberally construed to have the broadest
protections
Nevada Resolution
No 20-101
3262020 5312020 Tenant is still on the hook for late
fees during moratorium
Sacramento Res Sacramento
Ordinance
3242020 In effect for
remainder of
emergency
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the inability to pay
rent is due to the state of emergency
regarding COVID-19 or by following
government-recommended COVID-
19 precautions
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
Yes 3 Steps
required
Documentation of a covered reason
for delayed payment
Does not specify Expiration of this ordinance Nothing in the resolution relieves the tenant for the
unpaid rent after the expiration of the resolution
The resolution does not apply to those who were
late paying their rent prior to when the resolution
was adopted
San Bernardino
(applies only to
unincorporated areas)
Resolution
2020-19
3242020 4302020 Cannot commence eviction based on
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
Does not specify Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
Does not specify Does not specify Applies to commercial tenants restricts
foreclosures also
San Diego County
Unincorporated SD
County
Both Resolution 20-
027
342020 6302020 Evicting or otherwise recovering
possession of a residential or
commercial tenant for nonpayment of
rent due on or after 342020
Within 7 days of the
effective date of this
resolution or 7 days after
rent is due
Yes Written notice delivered pursuant to
the notice required under the terms
of the lease If no lease exists
notice must be delivered personally
mail or email to landlord landlords
representative or agent at the
address where rent is customarily
paid within 7 days after the passing
of this resolution or 7 days after rent
is due Documentation may include
but is not limited to letters from
employers financial statements
business records physicians letter
bills andor a combination thereof
Within 2 weeks after a
tenant informs landlord
of the inability to pay
rent
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for COVID-19 reasons as stated
in ordinance
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Joaquin Both Resolution R-
20-44
3242020 5312020 Prohibits the ability to commence
evictions - nonpayment of rent
foreclosures based on substantial
decrease in income
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Public housing authorities requested to extend
deadlines financial institutions requested to
implement moratorium on foreclosures liberally
construed as to provide the broadest possible
protections
San Luis Obispo Both Local
Emergency
Order and
Regulation 13
SLO
County
Website
3182020 7282020 Cant serve Notice or file UD for non-
payment OR no-fault
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Notify landlord in writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Cant charge Must keep medical information confidential
San Mateo
(Applies to both the
unincorporated areas
and cities in the County)
Res amp
Mobile home
Resolution on
Residential
Eviction
Moratorium
County
Website
Eviction
Regs
Resolution
077639
3242020 8312020 Restricts ability to evict for non-
payment if it is due to the COVID-19
pandemic or non-fault termination of
tenancy unless for the health and
safety of the tenant other residents
the landlord or the landlords family
Within 14 days of Notice
or what is reasonable
given the totality of the
circumstances
Yes Letter or note text message or
email from an employer citing the
pandemic as the basis for
termination of employment or
reduced work Paycheck stubsbank
statements from before and after
the beginning of the COVID-19
showing that the tenantrsquos income
has been reduced Photo showing
the tenantrsquos place of employment is
closed due to the COVID-19
pandemic Letter e-mail or text
message from school regarding
closure and Statement under oath
attesting to the circumstances of the
tenantrsquos inability to pay
14 days after the
landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fees for delayed rent
Before evicting landlord must provide affected
tenants with written notice of the regulation using a
form developed by the County Any 3 day Notices
to pay or Quit or no-fault termination notices
served prior to the effective date but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served the day
after the expiration of the regulation
Santa Barbara Both Link to
County
Website with
adopted
Ordinance
Eviction
Moratorium
FAQs
3242020 7282020 Cant serve Notice cant terminate
tenancy or fileprosecute UD based
on non-payment due to COVID-19
Does not specify Yes Written notice to the owner through
documentation or other verifiable
means
None Does not specify Also applies to constructive eviction
Santa Clara Both Ordinance
100945
adopting NS-
9287
County
Website
Info amp
Guideline
Ordinance
NS-9289
3242020 8312020 or
termination of N-28-
20 whichever is
sooner
Limits nonpayment and no fault
evictions Landlord may not
terminate tenancy of an affected
tenant unless termination is
necessary for health and safety of
the tenants neighbors or landlord
Does not specify Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Any Notice of termination served on tenant must
contain a Notice of the tenants rights as well as
notice of emergency rental assistance program
These will be forms providedapproved by county
Any terminating notice must state the reason for
termination
Santa Cruz County of
Santa Cruz
Board
Meeting
Agenda
3242020 not
retroactive
5312020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Does not specify Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Shasta (unincorporated
areas only)
Both Ordinance
SCC 2020-01
3242020 5312020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Solano (both incorp amp
unincorp areas but
incorp Citys ordinance
still valid unless Solano
provides more
protection)
Both Resolution
No 2020-67
FAQs
Solano
Protections
4282020 Until 90 days after
the state of
emergency is lifted
Shall not commence an action for
unlawful detainer for rent due during
the State of Emergency and for a
period of 90 days afterward if related
to substantial reduction in household
income or increase of household
expenses no lessor shall decline to
allow holdover tenant a month to
month tenancy because of unpaid
rent or late fees without permitting a
reasonable payment plan There is
also a right to lease break without
penalty
Does not specify Does not specify Documentation may be provided in
the form of documentation of job
loss wage loss or medical
expenses related to COVID-19
Any substantial reduction in tenant
during the State of Emergency shall
be presumed to be caused by
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
during the pandemic and for 90
days after the emergency has
been lifted if due to COVID-19
Any notice demanding late fees shall include
following language bold and underlined 12pt font
You are not required to pay late fees for rent
that became due during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic if the rent
was late for reasons related to the pandemic
provided you provide proof of the hardship A
notice demanding rent during the emergency and
90 days after shall include language in 12pt font
bold and underline You cannot be evicted for
rent that you owed during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor if you
became unable to pay your rent due to the
COID-19 pandemic You must still pay this
rent and you are encouraged to work with
your landlord to establish a reasonable
payment plan for any rent you were not able
to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Sonoma County of
Sonoma
Legislation
Summary
BOS
website
Approves
Defense
3242020
[reported]
60 days after
County of
Sonomas Public
Health Emergency
Eviction of residential tenants sub
lessees or others entitled to
protection under the Lease for failure
to pay rent as a result of COVID-19
Yes Documentation of hardship and
documentation that loss of income
due to COVID-19
NA NA Prohibitions against terminating tenancies shall
also apply to landlord actions that constitute
constructive eviction
Ventura (unincorporated
areas)
Both + mobile
home
Ordinance
4563
Ordinance
4565
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts non-payment of rent related
to COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due -
Notice and
Documentation
substantiating claim -
Notice of documented
Hardship
Yes payroll checks pay stubs bank
statements ledgers business
receipts medical bills or signed
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yolo (unincorporated
areas only)
Both PDF available 3242020 5312020 Authority of any landlord to
commence or take any other action
in furtherance of evictions on any
residential or commercial property
within the unincorporated area of
Yolo County for the following reasons
is hereby suspended through May
31 2020 - applies to non-payment of
rent or a foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Evidence documented Does not specify Does not specify Ordinance is to be liberally construed as to provide
broadest possible protection All public housing
authorities in the County are requested to extend
deadlines for housing assistance recipients or
applicants to deliver records or documents related
to their eligibility for programs to the extent that
those deadlines are within the discretion of the
housing authority
Agoura Hills Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
Resolution
20-1932
7222020
Resolution 20-
1954
3202020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent or foreclosure if tenant
demonstrates inability to pay due to
loss of income or increased out of
pocket expenses is due to COVID19
or (2) loss is documented Cannot
serve a notice or proceed with
eviction
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing
Yes Writingdocumentation includes
email or text message
No late fee Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private Landlord may not
evict for delayed rent
CitiesDo not forget to review Federal State amp County Protections as additional layer
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Alameda Ordinance
3268
Ordinance
3275
3172020 30 days after the
declared SOE is
over
(1) Non-payment of rent cases
related to COVID-19 (2) Foreclosure
Evictions (3) Certain No-Fault
evictions (4) Turning off utilities (5)
rent increase for regulated
residential units until 112021
Applies to Notices served on or after
312020
Not specified Yes A letter from the employer of or
other source of income to the
Tenant paycheck information for
example pay stubs on or after
March 1 2020 bank statements
after March 1 2020 documentation
demonstrating extraordinary out of-
pocket medical expenses
documentation demonstrating
extraordinary child care needs or
documentation showing the closure
of a School where a child in the
Tenantrsquos care would otherwise be
present during the Tenantrsquos working
hours
Not specified No late fee for delayed rent No-fault limitations are limited to owner move in or
unconditionally approved capital improvement
plan Landlord may seek waiver if it will constitute
unconstitutional taking No additional security
deposit allowed NOTICE THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA ADOPTED A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR
NONPAYMENT OF RENT BECAUSE OF A
TENANTrsquoS SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF INCOME
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC A COPY OF
THE CITY ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE HERE
AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE HERE or by contacting the City Clerk
at cityclerkalamedacagov (510-747-4700)
Albany Both Ordinance
No 2020-03
Ordinance
2020-06
Ordinance
2020-12
3262020 9302020 No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Within 30 days after the date that
rent is due notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income and inability to
pay full rent due to financial impacts
related to COVID-19 and provides
documentation to support the claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Landlord
may not commence an eviction during the 6
months after the local emergency is finished as
long as the tenant is paying current rent on time
and making payments on delayed payments
Landlords strongly encouraged to offer payment
plans to tenants
Alhambra Both Ordinance
No 02M20-
4771
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent or any no-fault eviction
within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Anaheim Both Ordinance
6482
City
Manager
Order to
Extend
Moratorium
City Manager
Order 8
Reinstating
Ordinance
3172020 6302020 Expired
but reinstated
8122020-
9302020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full or partial rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent) must pay
portion of rent that tenant is able to
pay
Does not specify No late fees costs or other
penalties based on delay of rent
provided for in this ordinance
Commercial provisions as well
Antioch
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2182-C-S
3312020 5312020 for the
City Ordinance
County
Protection run
through
9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Foreclosure evictions also
suspended
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation to support claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord is not permitted to
charge a late fee or any new fees
for rent that is delayed
Incorporated Executive Ordinance N-28-20 into
the Ordinance Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim
Apple Valley Executive
Order 2020-
01
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Separate section for commercial tenancies
Arcadia Both Resolution
No 7300
3172020 5172020 60days
from date of the
Order
Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or file and prosecute an eviction
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Arcata Both Urgency
Ordinance
1532
Urgency
Ordinance
1533
Urgency
Ordinance
1534
3262020 9302020 Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Notify Landlord in writing
and copy the City
manager and follow up
with documentation
within 7 days
Yes Documentation Must provide written
notification at least 1
day before rent is due
and supporting
documents within 7
days of notifying the
landlord
No late Fees for delayed rent
Rent not in default unless not
paid within 90 days of the
termination of the ordinance
Artesia Both Section
2 applies to
Res
Section 3
applies to
Comm
Ordinance
No 20-894U
3252020 5312020 Landlord shall not serve a notice or
proceed with an eviction for non-
payment of rent if tenant cannot pay
for 5 reasons stated in Section 2 ( C)
for residential For commercial
tenancies see Section 3 (B)
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing This applies to
both the residential and
commercial units
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for any delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Azusa Both Emergency
Ordinance
492020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Within 14 days of the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation that the
Tenant is unable to pay
rent due to Financial
Impacts related to
COVID-19
Yes Documentation Writing includes
email or text message
Does not specify A landlord shall not impose
charge or collect a late fee or
equivalent surcharge for any rent
payments which were unpaid due
to Financial Impacts related to
COVID-19 during the Payback
Period
Commercial is small business tenant - a business
that makes 5 million dollars or less in annual
taxable sales Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only be used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim Any three-day notices to pay or quit
or no-fault eviction notices served prior to the
effective date of this ordinance but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served upon
the conclusion of the Payback Period if arising
from Financial Impacts related to COVID-19
Baldwin Park Res First
Supplement
to Executive
Order Of the
OES
3262020 Until the end of the
emergency
Shall not serve a notice or evict for
non-payment related to COVID-19
no fault evictions except for health
and safety reason
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes None Within 30 days after
rent is due
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
Must keep medical information obtained
confidential
Benicia Emergency
Services
Order 20-1
3222020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent and no-fault
evictions based on COVID-19
impacts
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Documentation NA No late fees or surcharges NA
Berkeley
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Urgency
Ordinance
Adopting
BMC Chapter
13110
3172020 In effect for
duration of the
local state of
emergency
Prohibits serving notices filing UD
action or otherwise seek to evict a
tenant (1) for nonpayment if the
tenant demonstrates inability to pay
due to COVID-19 (2) for no-fault
unless necessary for health safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
None specified but if
tenant does not notify
landlord in advance of
being delinquent
landlord must serve a
pre-notice of rent
delinquency with the
amount and give tenant
at least three days
excluding weekends and
holidays to provide
documentation to
Yes Written documentation including
email and text communications
Not specified Failure of
tenant to notify landlord
in advance of being
served with a notice
does not waive right to
claim this ordinance as
a defense in an unlawful
detainer action
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Beverly Hills Both Ordinance 20-
O-2805
Ordinance
20-O-2815
BH Updates
Regulations
Related to
Commercial
Tenant
Moratorium
342020 Duration of local
emergency
Pay Quit Notices COVID-19 Related
Evictions for non payment no fault
evictions except for health and safety
reason Different protections for
large and small commercial tenancy
Within 7 days after rent
is due and email RSO
office
Yes Within 30 days after the
rent is due and email
RSO office
Only if delayed rent it not paid
back after 1 year
During this emergency any notice served by a
landlord on a tenant under Section 4-5-513 or
Section 4-6-6 L of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code
is hereby tolled Deputy Director of RSO may
extend deadline for notice up to 30 days If the
Landlord disagree they can send disagreement in
writing within 10 days of notice from tenant
Brentwood
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Buena Park Urgency
Ordinance
1679
3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction (3) prosecuting
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault eviction (where
tenant not-at-fault is any eviction not
based on alleged fault by tenant)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (includes email
and text if prior similar
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay partial or full rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Commercial tenants protected as well
Burbank Both Ordinance 20-
3934
Ordinance
20-3939
Moratoria
Cross
reference
Chart
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None None None
Camarillo Both EOC Director
Order No 20-
2
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No eviction for non-payment of rent if
tenant demonstrates heshe unable
to pay due to COVID-19 Includes
serving notice and filingprosecuting
UD Also applies to no-fault
evictions
Not stated Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify Medical information must stay confidential
Capitola Both Ordinance
1041
City
website
with
COVID
updates
Urgency
Ordinance
Extension
1042
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not terminate a lawful tenancy
for failure to pay rent if the failure to
pay is directly related to loss of
income or medical expenses related
to COVID-19
The day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Carlsbad Comm Resolution
No 2020-059
472020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
All commercial evictions suspended
provided a) Prior to the State of
Emergency the tenant was current
on rent b) tenant notifies the
landlord in writing (including email)
before 10days after rent is due that
tenant cannot pay part or all of the
rent due to COVID c) within 10 days
of b) tenant provides documentation
Before rent is due but no
later than 10 days after
rent is due
Yes Includes but is not limited to
financial statements business
records physicians letter andor
bills Failure to provide
documentation allows the landlord
to pursue enforcement
Within 10 days of
providing notice to the
landlord of the inability
to pay
Does not specify
Cathedral City Link to
webpage with
both the
Residential
and
Commercial
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any act of nonpayment of rent
eviction
Within 5 days of the day
rent is due
Yes Notify in writing including all
electronic communications and
provides documentation
Does not specify Does not specify Commercial provisions as well
Chula Vista Both Ordinance
3483-A
Moratorium
Extension
through
7312020
Emergency
Order
extending
Eviction
protection
through
8312020
Retroactive
application to
notices served
as of 342020
8312020 Service of payquit notice prosecuting
pq notices or no-fault evictions
The tenant must notify the
landlord of the inability to
pay all or part of their rent
within 7 days after the
date rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical and
financial docs shall be held in
confidence and only to evaluate claim)
Tenant must provide
verificationdocumentatio
n of the COVID19 related
Financial Impact within 7
days of the date the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing of their
inability to pay rent
Landlord may not charge or collect a
late fee for rent delayed for COVID-
19 reasons as stated in ordinance
Foreclosure suspension for both residential and
commercial tenants where foreclosure arises out of
decrease in household or business income due COVID-
19
Clayton
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Joaquin Both Resolution R-
20-44
3242020 5312020 Prohibits the ability to commence
evictions - nonpayment of rent
foreclosures based on substantial
decrease in income
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Public housing authorities requested to extend
deadlines financial institutions requested to
implement moratorium on foreclosures liberally
construed as to provide the broadest possible
protections
San Luis Obispo Both Local
Emergency
Order and
Regulation 13
SLO
County
Website
3182020 7282020 Cant serve Notice or file UD for non-
payment OR no-fault
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Notify landlord in writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Cant charge Must keep medical information confidential
San Mateo
(Applies to both the
unincorporated areas
and cities in the County)
Res amp
Mobile home
Resolution on
Residential
Eviction
Moratorium
County
Website
Eviction
Regs
Resolution
077639
3242020 8312020 Restricts ability to evict for non-
payment if it is due to the COVID-19
pandemic or non-fault termination of
tenancy unless for the health and
safety of the tenant other residents
the landlord or the landlords family
Within 14 days of Notice
or what is reasonable
given the totality of the
circumstances
Yes Letter or note text message or
email from an employer citing the
pandemic as the basis for
termination of employment or
reduced work Paycheck stubsbank
statements from before and after
the beginning of the COVID-19
showing that the tenantrsquos income
has been reduced Photo showing
the tenantrsquos place of employment is
closed due to the COVID-19
pandemic Letter e-mail or text
message from school regarding
closure and Statement under oath
attesting to the circumstances of the
tenantrsquos inability to pay
14 days after the
landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fees for delayed rent
Before evicting landlord must provide affected
tenants with written notice of the regulation using a
form developed by the County Any 3 day Notices
to pay or Quit or no-fault termination notices
served prior to the effective date but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served the day
after the expiration of the regulation
Santa Barbara Both Link to
County
Website with
adopted
Ordinance
Eviction
Moratorium
FAQs
3242020 7282020 Cant serve Notice cant terminate
tenancy or fileprosecute UD based
on non-payment due to COVID-19
Does not specify Yes Written notice to the owner through
documentation or other verifiable
means
None Does not specify Also applies to constructive eviction
Santa Clara Both Ordinance
100945
adopting NS-
9287
County
Website
Info amp
Guideline
Ordinance
NS-9289
3242020 8312020 or
termination of N-28-
20 whichever is
sooner
Limits nonpayment and no fault
evictions Landlord may not
terminate tenancy of an affected
tenant unless termination is
necessary for health and safety of
the tenants neighbors or landlord
Does not specify Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Any Notice of termination served on tenant must
contain a Notice of the tenants rights as well as
notice of emergency rental assistance program
These will be forms providedapproved by county
Any terminating notice must state the reason for
termination
Santa Cruz County of
Santa Cruz
Board
Meeting
Agenda
3242020 not
retroactive
5312020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Does not specify Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Shasta (unincorporated
areas only)
Both Ordinance
SCC 2020-01
3242020 5312020 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Solano (both incorp amp
unincorp areas but
incorp Citys ordinance
still valid unless Solano
provides more
protection)
Both Resolution
No 2020-67
FAQs
Solano
Protections
4282020 Until 90 days after
the state of
emergency is lifted
Shall not commence an action for
unlawful detainer for rent due during
the State of Emergency and for a
period of 90 days afterward if related
to substantial reduction in household
income or increase of household
expenses no lessor shall decline to
allow holdover tenant a month to
month tenancy because of unpaid
rent or late fees without permitting a
reasonable payment plan There is
also a right to lease break without
penalty
Does not specify Does not specify Documentation may be provided in
the form of documentation of job
loss wage loss or medical
expenses related to COVID-19
Any substantial reduction in tenant
during the State of Emergency shall
be presumed to be caused by
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
during the pandemic and for 90
days after the emergency has
been lifted if due to COVID-19
Any notice demanding late fees shall include
following language bold and underlined 12pt font
You are not required to pay late fees for rent
that became due during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic if the rent
was late for reasons related to the pandemic
provided you provide proof of the hardship A
notice demanding rent during the emergency and
90 days after shall include language in 12pt font
bold and underline You cannot be evicted for
rent that you owed during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor if you
became unable to pay your rent due to the
COID-19 pandemic You must still pay this
rent and you are encouraged to work with
your landlord to establish a reasonable
payment plan for any rent you were not able
to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Sonoma County of
Sonoma
Legislation
Summary
BOS
website
Approves
Defense
3242020
[reported]
60 days after
County of
Sonomas Public
Health Emergency
Eviction of residential tenants sub
lessees or others entitled to
protection under the Lease for failure
to pay rent as a result of COVID-19
Yes Documentation of hardship and
documentation that loss of income
due to COVID-19
NA NA Prohibitions against terminating tenancies shall
also apply to landlord actions that constitute
constructive eviction
Ventura (unincorporated
areas)
Both + mobile
home
Ordinance
4563
Ordinance
4565
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts non-payment of rent related
to COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due -
Notice and
Documentation
substantiating claim -
Notice of documented
Hardship
Yes payroll checks pay stubs bank
statements ledgers business
receipts medical bills or signed
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yolo (unincorporated
areas only)
Both PDF available 3242020 5312020 Authority of any landlord to
commence or take any other action
in furtherance of evictions on any
residential or commercial property
within the unincorporated area of
Yolo County for the following reasons
is hereby suspended through May
31 2020 - applies to non-payment of
rent or a foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Evidence documented Does not specify Does not specify Ordinance is to be liberally construed as to provide
broadest possible protection All public housing
authorities in the County are requested to extend
deadlines for housing assistance recipients or
applicants to deliver records or documents related
to their eligibility for programs to the extent that
those deadlines are within the discretion of the
housing authority
Agoura Hills Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
Resolution
20-1932
7222020
Resolution 20-
1954
3202020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent or foreclosure if tenant
demonstrates inability to pay due to
loss of income or increased out of
pocket expenses is due to COVID19
or (2) loss is documented Cannot
serve a notice or proceed with
eviction
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing
Yes Writingdocumentation includes
email or text message
No late fee Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private Landlord may not
evict for delayed rent
CitiesDo not forget to review Federal State amp County Protections as additional layer
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Alameda Ordinance
3268
Ordinance
3275
3172020 30 days after the
declared SOE is
over
(1) Non-payment of rent cases
related to COVID-19 (2) Foreclosure
Evictions (3) Certain No-Fault
evictions (4) Turning off utilities (5)
rent increase for regulated
residential units until 112021
Applies to Notices served on or after
312020
Not specified Yes A letter from the employer of or
other source of income to the
Tenant paycheck information for
example pay stubs on or after
March 1 2020 bank statements
after March 1 2020 documentation
demonstrating extraordinary out of-
pocket medical expenses
documentation demonstrating
extraordinary child care needs or
documentation showing the closure
of a School where a child in the
Tenantrsquos care would otherwise be
present during the Tenantrsquos working
hours
Not specified No late fee for delayed rent No-fault limitations are limited to owner move in or
unconditionally approved capital improvement
plan Landlord may seek waiver if it will constitute
unconstitutional taking No additional security
deposit allowed NOTICE THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA ADOPTED A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR
NONPAYMENT OF RENT BECAUSE OF A
TENANTrsquoS SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF INCOME
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC A COPY OF
THE CITY ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE HERE
AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE HERE or by contacting the City Clerk
at cityclerkalamedacagov (510-747-4700)
Albany Both Ordinance
No 2020-03
Ordinance
2020-06
Ordinance
2020-12
3262020 9302020 No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Within 30 days after the date that
rent is due notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income and inability to
pay full rent due to financial impacts
related to COVID-19 and provides
documentation to support the claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Landlord
may not commence an eviction during the 6
months after the local emergency is finished as
long as the tenant is paying current rent on time
and making payments on delayed payments
Landlords strongly encouraged to offer payment
plans to tenants
Alhambra Both Ordinance
No 02M20-
4771
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent or any no-fault eviction
within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Anaheim Both Ordinance
6482
City
Manager
Order to
Extend
Moratorium
City Manager
Order 8
Reinstating
Ordinance
3172020 6302020 Expired
but reinstated
8122020-
9302020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full or partial rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent) must pay
portion of rent that tenant is able to
pay
Does not specify No late fees costs or other
penalties based on delay of rent
provided for in this ordinance
Commercial provisions as well
Antioch
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2182-C-S
3312020 5312020 for the
City Ordinance
County
Protection run
through
9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Foreclosure evictions also
suspended
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation to support claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord is not permitted to
charge a late fee or any new fees
for rent that is delayed
Incorporated Executive Ordinance N-28-20 into
the Ordinance Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim
Apple Valley Executive
Order 2020-
01
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Separate section for commercial tenancies
Arcadia Both Resolution
No 7300
3172020 5172020 60days
from date of the
Order
Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or file and prosecute an eviction
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Arcata Both Urgency
Ordinance
1532
Urgency
Ordinance
1533
Urgency
Ordinance
1534
3262020 9302020 Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Notify Landlord in writing
and copy the City
manager and follow up
with documentation
within 7 days
Yes Documentation Must provide written
notification at least 1
day before rent is due
and supporting
documents within 7
days of notifying the
landlord
No late Fees for delayed rent
Rent not in default unless not
paid within 90 days of the
termination of the ordinance
Artesia Both Section
2 applies to
Res
Section 3
applies to
Comm
Ordinance
No 20-894U
3252020 5312020 Landlord shall not serve a notice or
proceed with an eviction for non-
payment of rent if tenant cannot pay
for 5 reasons stated in Section 2 ( C)
for residential For commercial
tenancies see Section 3 (B)
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing This applies to
both the residential and
commercial units
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for any delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Azusa Both Emergency
Ordinance
492020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Within 14 days of the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation that the
Tenant is unable to pay
rent due to Financial
Impacts related to
COVID-19
Yes Documentation Writing includes
email or text message
Does not specify A landlord shall not impose
charge or collect a late fee or
equivalent surcharge for any rent
payments which were unpaid due
to Financial Impacts related to
COVID-19 during the Payback
Period
Commercial is small business tenant - a business
that makes 5 million dollars or less in annual
taxable sales Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only be used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim Any three-day notices to pay or quit
or no-fault eviction notices served prior to the
effective date of this ordinance but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served upon
the conclusion of the Payback Period if arising
from Financial Impacts related to COVID-19
Baldwin Park Res First
Supplement
to Executive
Order Of the
OES
3262020 Until the end of the
emergency
Shall not serve a notice or evict for
non-payment related to COVID-19
no fault evictions except for health
and safety reason
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes None Within 30 days after
rent is due
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
Must keep medical information obtained
confidential
Benicia Emergency
Services
Order 20-1
3222020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent and no-fault
evictions based on COVID-19
impacts
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Documentation NA No late fees or surcharges NA
Berkeley
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Urgency
Ordinance
Adopting
BMC Chapter
13110
3172020 In effect for
duration of the
local state of
emergency
Prohibits serving notices filing UD
action or otherwise seek to evict a
tenant (1) for nonpayment if the
tenant demonstrates inability to pay
due to COVID-19 (2) for no-fault
unless necessary for health safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
None specified but if
tenant does not notify
landlord in advance of
being delinquent
landlord must serve a
pre-notice of rent
delinquency with the
amount and give tenant
at least three days
excluding weekends and
holidays to provide
documentation to
Yes Written documentation including
email and text communications
Not specified Failure of
tenant to notify landlord
in advance of being
served with a notice
does not waive right to
claim this ordinance as
a defense in an unlawful
detainer action
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Beverly Hills Both Ordinance 20-
O-2805
Ordinance
20-O-2815
BH Updates
Regulations
Related to
Commercial
Tenant
Moratorium
342020 Duration of local
emergency
Pay Quit Notices COVID-19 Related
Evictions for non payment no fault
evictions except for health and safety
reason Different protections for
large and small commercial tenancy
Within 7 days after rent
is due and email RSO
office
Yes Within 30 days after the
rent is due and email
RSO office
Only if delayed rent it not paid
back after 1 year
During this emergency any notice served by a
landlord on a tenant under Section 4-5-513 or
Section 4-6-6 L of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code
is hereby tolled Deputy Director of RSO may
extend deadline for notice up to 30 days If the
Landlord disagree they can send disagreement in
writing within 10 days of notice from tenant
Brentwood
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Buena Park Urgency
Ordinance
1679
3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction (3) prosecuting
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault eviction (where
tenant not-at-fault is any eviction not
based on alleged fault by tenant)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (includes email
and text if prior similar
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay partial or full rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Commercial tenants protected as well
Burbank Both Ordinance 20-
3934
Ordinance
20-3939
Moratoria
Cross
reference
Chart
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None None None
Camarillo Both EOC Director
Order No 20-
2
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No eviction for non-payment of rent if
tenant demonstrates heshe unable
to pay due to COVID-19 Includes
serving notice and filingprosecuting
UD Also applies to no-fault
evictions
Not stated Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify Medical information must stay confidential
Capitola Both Ordinance
1041
City
website
with
COVID
updates
Urgency
Ordinance
Extension
1042
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not terminate a lawful tenancy
for failure to pay rent if the failure to
pay is directly related to loss of
income or medical expenses related
to COVID-19
The day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Carlsbad Comm Resolution
No 2020-059
472020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
All commercial evictions suspended
provided a) Prior to the State of
Emergency the tenant was current
on rent b) tenant notifies the
landlord in writing (including email)
before 10days after rent is due that
tenant cannot pay part or all of the
rent due to COVID c) within 10 days
of b) tenant provides documentation
Before rent is due but no
later than 10 days after
rent is due
Yes Includes but is not limited to
financial statements business
records physicians letter andor
bills Failure to provide
documentation allows the landlord
to pursue enforcement
Within 10 days of
providing notice to the
landlord of the inability
to pay
Does not specify
Cathedral City Link to
webpage with
both the
Residential
and
Commercial
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any act of nonpayment of rent
eviction
Within 5 days of the day
rent is due
Yes Notify in writing including all
electronic communications and
provides documentation
Does not specify Does not specify Commercial provisions as well
Chula Vista Both Ordinance
3483-A
Moratorium
Extension
through
7312020
Emergency
Order
extending
Eviction
protection
through
8312020
Retroactive
application to
notices served
as of 342020
8312020 Service of payquit notice prosecuting
pq notices or no-fault evictions
The tenant must notify the
landlord of the inability to
pay all or part of their rent
within 7 days after the
date rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical and
financial docs shall be held in
confidence and only to evaluate claim)
Tenant must provide
verificationdocumentatio
n of the COVID19 related
Financial Impact within 7
days of the date the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing of their
inability to pay rent
Landlord may not charge or collect a
late fee for rent delayed for COVID-
19 reasons as stated in ordinance
Foreclosure suspension for both residential and
commercial tenants where foreclosure arises out of
decrease in household or business income due COVID-
19
Clayton
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Solano (both incorp amp
unincorp areas but
incorp Citys ordinance
still valid unless Solano
provides more
protection)
Both Resolution
No 2020-67
FAQs
Solano
Protections
4282020 Until 90 days after
the state of
emergency is lifted
Shall not commence an action for
unlawful detainer for rent due during
the State of Emergency and for a
period of 90 days afterward if related
to substantial reduction in household
income or increase of household
expenses no lessor shall decline to
allow holdover tenant a month to
month tenancy because of unpaid
rent or late fees without permitting a
reasonable payment plan There is
also a right to lease break without
penalty
Does not specify Does not specify Documentation may be provided in
the form of documentation of job
loss wage loss or medical
expenses related to COVID-19
Any substantial reduction in tenant
during the State of Emergency shall
be presumed to be caused by
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
during the pandemic and for 90
days after the emergency has
been lifted if due to COVID-19
Any notice demanding late fees shall include
following language bold and underlined 12pt font
You are not required to pay late fees for rent
that became due during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic if the rent
was late for reasons related to the pandemic
provided you provide proof of the hardship A
notice demanding rent during the emergency and
90 days after shall include language in 12pt font
bold and underline You cannot be evicted for
rent that you owed during the State of
Emergency declared by the Governor if you
became unable to pay your rent due to the
COID-19 pandemic You must still pay this
rent and you are encouraged to work with
your landlord to establish a reasonable
payment plan for any rent you were not able
to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Sonoma County of
Sonoma
Legislation
Summary
BOS
website
Approves
Defense
3242020
[reported]
60 days after
County of
Sonomas Public
Health Emergency
Eviction of residential tenants sub
lessees or others entitled to
protection under the Lease for failure
to pay rent as a result of COVID-19
Yes Documentation of hardship and
documentation that loss of income
due to COVID-19
NA NA Prohibitions against terminating tenancies shall
also apply to landlord actions that constitute
constructive eviction
Ventura (unincorporated
areas)
Both + mobile
home
Ordinance
4563
Ordinance
4565
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts non-payment of rent related
to COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due -
Notice and
Documentation
substantiating claim -
Notice of documented
Hardship
Yes payroll checks pay stubs bank
statements ledgers business
receipts medical bills or signed
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yolo (unincorporated
areas only)
Both PDF available 3242020 5312020 Authority of any landlord to
commence or take any other action
in furtherance of evictions on any
residential or commercial property
within the unincorporated area of
Yolo County for the following reasons
is hereby suspended through May
31 2020 - applies to non-payment of
rent or a foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Evidence documented Does not specify Does not specify Ordinance is to be liberally construed as to provide
broadest possible protection All public housing
authorities in the County are requested to extend
deadlines for housing assistance recipients or
applicants to deliver records or documents related
to their eligibility for programs to the extent that
those deadlines are within the discretion of the
housing authority
Agoura Hills Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
Resolution
20-1932
7222020
Resolution 20-
1954
3202020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent or foreclosure if tenant
demonstrates inability to pay due to
loss of income or increased out of
pocket expenses is due to COVID19
or (2) loss is documented Cannot
serve a notice or proceed with
eviction
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing
Yes Writingdocumentation includes
email or text message
No late fee Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private Landlord may not
evict for delayed rent
CitiesDo not forget to review Federal State amp County Protections as additional layer
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Alameda Ordinance
3268
Ordinance
3275
3172020 30 days after the
declared SOE is
over
(1) Non-payment of rent cases
related to COVID-19 (2) Foreclosure
Evictions (3) Certain No-Fault
evictions (4) Turning off utilities (5)
rent increase for regulated
residential units until 112021
Applies to Notices served on or after
312020
Not specified Yes A letter from the employer of or
other source of income to the
Tenant paycheck information for
example pay stubs on or after
March 1 2020 bank statements
after March 1 2020 documentation
demonstrating extraordinary out of-
pocket medical expenses
documentation demonstrating
extraordinary child care needs or
documentation showing the closure
of a School where a child in the
Tenantrsquos care would otherwise be
present during the Tenantrsquos working
hours
Not specified No late fee for delayed rent No-fault limitations are limited to owner move in or
unconditionally approved capital improvement
plan Landlord may seek waiver if it will constitute
unconstitutional taking No additional security
deposit allowed NOTICE THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA ADOPTED A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR
NONPAYMENT OF RENT BECAUSE OF A
TENANTrsquoS SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF INCOME
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC A COPY OF
THE CITY ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE HERE
AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE HERE or by contacting the City Clerk
at cityclerkalamedacagov (510-747-4700)
Albany Both Ordinance
No 2020-03
Ordinance
2020-06
Ordinance
2020-12
3262020 9302020 No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Within 30 days after the date that
rent is due notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income and inability to
pay full rent due to financial impacts
related to COVID-19 and provides
documentation to support the claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Landlord
may not commence an eviction during the 6
months after the local emergency is finished as
long as the tenant is paying current rent on time
and making payments on delayed payments
Landlords strongly encouraged to offer payment
plans to tenants
Alhambra Both Ordinance
No 02M20-
4771
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent or any no-fault eviction
within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Anaheim Both Ordinance
6482
City
Manager
Order to
Extend
Moratorium
City Manager
Order 8
Reinstating
Ordinance
3172020 6302020 Expired
but reinstated
8122020-
9302020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full or partial rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent) must pay
portion of rent that tenant is able to
pay
Does not specify No late fees costs or other
penalties based on delay of rent
provided for in this ordinance
Commercial provisions as well
Antioch
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2182-C-S
3312020 5312020 for the
City Ordinance
County
Protection run
through
9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Foreclosure evictions also
suspended
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation to support claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord is not permitted to
charge a late fee or any new fees
for rent that is delayed
Incorporated Executive Ordinance N-28-20 into
the Ordinance Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim
Apple Valley Executive
Order 2020-
01
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Separate section for commercial tenancies
Arcadia Both Resolution
No 7300
3172020 5172020 60days
from date of the
Order
Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or file and prosecute an eviction
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Arcata Both Urgency
Ordinance
1532
Urgency
Ordinance
1533
Urgency
Ordinance
1534
3262020 9302020 Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Notify Landlord in writing
and copy the City
manager and follow up
with documentation
within 7 days
Yes Documentation Must provide written
notification at least 1
day before rent is due
and supporting
documents within 7
days of notifying the
landlord
No late Fees for delayed rent
Rent not in default unless not
paid within 90 days of the
termination of the ordinance
Artesia Both Section
2 applies to
Res
Section 3
applies to
Comm
Ordinance
No 20-894U
3252020 5312020 Landlord shall not serve a notice or
proceed with an eviction for non-
payment of rent if tenant cannot pay
for 5 reasons stated in Section 2 ( C)
for residential For commercial
tenancies see Section 3 (B)
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing This applies to
both the residential and
commercial units
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for any delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Azusa Both Emergency
Ordinance
492020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Within 14 days of the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation that the
Tenant is unable to pay
rent due to Financial
Impacts related to
COVID-19
Yes Documentation Writing includes
email or text message
Does not specify A landlord shall not impose
charge or collect a late fee or
equivalent surcharge for any rent
payments which were unpaid due
to Financial Impacts related to
COVID-19 during the Payback
Period
Commercial is small business tenant - a business
that makes 5 million dollars or less in annual
taxable sales Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only be used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim Any three-day notices to pay or quit
or no-fault eviction notices served prior to the
effective date of this ordinance but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served upon
the conclusion of the Payback Period if arising
from Financial Impacts related to COVID-19
Baldwin Park Res First
Supplement
to Executive
Order Of the
OES
3262020 Until the end of the
emergency
Shall not serve a notice or evict for
non-payment related to COVID-19
no fault evictions except for health
and safety reason
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes None Within 30 days after
rent is due
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
Must keep medical information obtained
confidential
Benicia Emergency
Services
Order 20-1
3222020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent and no-fault
evictions based on COVID-19
impacts
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Documentation NA No late fees or surcharges NA
Berkeley
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Urgency
Ordinance
Adopting
BMC Chapter
13110
3172020 In effect for
duration of the
local state of
emergency
Prohibits serving notices filing UD
action or otherwise seek to evict a
tenant (1) for nonpayment if the
tenant demonstrates inability to pay
due to COVID-19 (2) for no-fault
unless necessary for health safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
None specified but if
tenant does not notify
landlord in advance of
being delinquent
landlord must serve a
pre-notice of rent
delinquency with the
amount and give tenant
at least three days
excluding weekends and
holidays to provide
documentation to
Yes Written documentation including
email and text communications
Not specified Failure of
tenant to notify landlord
in advance of being
served with a notice
does not waive right to
claim this ordinance as
a defense in an unlawful
detainer action
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Beverly Hills Both Ordinance 20-
O-2805
Ordinance
20-O-2815
BH Updates
Regulations
Related to
Commercial
Tenant
Moratorium
342020 Duration of local
emergency
Pay Quit Notices COVID-19 Related
Evictions for non payment no fault
evictions except for health and safety
reason Different protections for
large and small commercial tenancy
Within 7 days after rent
is due and email RSO
office
Yes Within 30 days after the
rent is due and email
RSO office
Only if delayed rent it not paid
back after 1 year
During this emergency any notice served by a
landlord on a tenant under Section 4-5-513 or
Section 4-6-6 L of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code
is hereby tolled Deputy Director of RSO may
extend deadline for notice up to 30 days If the
Landlord disagree they can send disagreement in
writing within 10 days of notice from tenant
Brentwood
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Buena Park Urgency
Ordinance
1679
3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction (3) prosecuting
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault eviction (where
tenant not-at-fault is any eviction not
based on alleged fault by tenant)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (includes email
and text if prior similar
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay partial or full rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Commercial tenants protected as well
Burbank Both Ordinance 20-
3934
Ordinance
20-3939
Moratoria
Cross
reference
Chart
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None None None
Camarillo Both EOC Director
Order No 20-
2
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No eviction for non-payment of rent if
tenant demonstrates heshe unable
to pay due to COVID-19 Includes
serving notice and filingprosecuting
UD Also applies to no-fault
evictions
Not stated Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify Medical information must stay confidential
Capitola Both Ordinance
1041
City
website
with
COVID
updates
Urgency
Ordinance
Extension
1042
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not terminate a lawful tenancy
for failure to pay rent if the failure to
pay is directly related to loss of
income or medical expenses related
to COVID-19
The day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Carlsbad Comm Resolution
No 2020-059
472020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
All commercial evictions suspended
provided a) Prior to the State of
Emergency the tenant was current
on rent b) tenant notifies the
landlord in writing (including email)
before 10days after rent is due that
tenant cannot pay part or all of the
rent due to COVID c) within 10 days
of b) tenant provides documentation
Before rent is due but no
later than 10 days after
rent is due
Yes Includes but is not limited to
financial statements business
records physicians letter andor
bills Failure to provide
documentation allows the landlord
to pursue enforcement
Within 10 days of
providing notice to the
landlord of the inability
to pay
Does not specify
Cathedral City Link to
webpage with
both the
Residential
and
Commercial
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any act of nonpayment of rent
eviction
Within 5 days of the day
rent is due
Yes Notify in writing including all
electronic communications and
provides documentation
Does not specify Does not specify Commercial provisions as well
Chula Vista Both Ordinance
3483-A
Moratorium
Extension
through
7312020
Emergency
Order
extending
Eviction
protection
through
8312020
Retroactive
application to
notices served
as of 342020
8312020 Service of payquit notice prosecuting
pq notices or no-fault evictions
The tenant must notify the
landlord of the inability to
pay all or part of their rent
within 7 days after the
date rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical and
financial docs shall be held in
confidence and only to evaluate claim)
Tenant must provide
verificationdocumentatio
n of the COVID19 related
Financial Impact within 7
days of the date the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing of their
inability to pay rent
Landlord may not charge or collect a
late fee for rent delayed for COVID-
19 reasons as stated in ordinance
Foreclosure suspension for both residential and
commercial tenants where foreclosure arises out of
decrease in household or business income due COVID-
19
Clayton
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Alameda Ordinance
3268
Ordinance
3275
3172020 30 days after the
declared SOE is
over
(1) Non-payment of rent cases
related to COVID-19 (2) Foreclosure
Evictions (3) Certain No-Fault
evictions (4) Turning off utilities (5)
rent increase for regulated
residential units until 112021
Applies to Notices served on or after
312020
Not specified Yes A letter from the employer of or
other source of income to the
Tenant paycheck information for
example pay stubs on or after
March 1 2020 bank statements
after March 1 2020 documentation
demonstrating extraordinary out of-
pocket medical expenses
documentation demonstrating
extraordinary child care needs or
documentation showing the closure
of a School where a child in the
Tenantrsquos care would otherwise be
present during the Tenantrsquos working
hours
Not specified No late fee for delayed rent No-fault limitations are limited to owner move in or
unconditionally approved capital improvement
plan Landlord may seek waiver if it will constitute
unconstitutional taking No additional security
deposit allowed NOTICE THE CITY OF
ALAMEDA ADOPTED A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR
NONPAYMENT OF RENT BECAUSE OF A
TENANTrsquoS SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF INCOME
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC A COPY OF
THE CITY ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE HERE
AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE HERE or by contacting the City Clerk
at cityclerkalamedacagov (510-747-4700)
Albany Both Ordinance
No 2020-03
Ordinance
2020-06
Ordinance
2020-12
3262020 9302020 No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Within 30 days after the date that
rent is due notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income and inability to
pay full rent due to financial impacts
related to COVID-19 and provides
documentation to support the claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Landlord
may not commence an eviction during the 6
months after the local emergency is finished as
long as the tenant is paying current rent on time
and making payments on delayed payments
Landlords strongly encouraged to offer payment
plans to tenants
Alhambra Both Ordinance
No 02M20-
4771
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent or any no-fault eviction
within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Anaheim Both Ordinance
6482
City
Manager
Order to
Extend
Moratorium
City Manager
Order 8
Reinstating
Ordinance
3172020 6302020 Expired
but reinstated
8122020-
9302020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full or partial rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent) must pay
portion of rent that tenant is able to
pay
Does not specify No late fees costs or other
penalties based on delay of rent
provided for in this ordinance
Commercial provisions as well
Antioch
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2182-C-S
3312020 5312020 for the
City Ordinance
County
Protection run
through
9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Foreclosure evictions also
suspended
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation to support claim
Writing includes email or text
communications
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
Landlord is not permitted to
charge a late fee or any new fees
for rent that is delayed
Incorporated Executive Ordinance N-28-20 into
the Ordinance Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim
Apple Valley Executive
Order 2020-
01
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Separate section for commercial tenancies
Arcadia Both Resolution
No 7300
3172020 5172020 60days
from date of the
Order
Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or file and prosecute an eviction
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for rent delayed
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Arcata Both Urgency
Ordinance
1532
Urgency
Ordinance
1533
Urgency
Ordinance
1534
3262020 9302020 Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Notify Landlord in writing
and copy the City
manager and follow up
with documentation
within 7 days
Yes Documentation Must provide written
notification at least 1
day before rent is due
and supporting
documents within 7
days of notifying the
landlord
No late Fees for delayed rent
Rent not in default unless not
paid within 90 days of the
termination of the ordinance
Artesia Both Section
2 applies to
Res
Section 3
applies to
Comm
Ordinance
No 20-894U
3252020 5312020 Landlord shall not serve a notice or
proceed with an eviction for non-
payment of rent if tenant cannot pay
for 5 reasons stated in Section 2 ( C)
for residential For commercial
tenancies see Section 3 (B)
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing This applies to
both the residential and
commercial units
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for any delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Azusa Both Emergency
Ordinance
492020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Within 14 days of the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation that the
Tenant is unable to pay
rent due to Financial
Impacts related to
COVID-19
Yes Documentation Writing includes
email or text message
Does not specify A landlord shall not impose
charge or collect a late fee or
equivalent surcharge for any rent
payments which were unpaid due
to Financial Impacts related to
COVID-19 during the Payback
Period
Commercial is small business tenant - a business
that makes 5 million dollars or less in annual
taxable sales Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only be used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim Any three-day notices to pay or quit
or no-fault eviction notices served prior to the
effective date of this ordinance but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served upon
the conclusion of the Payback Period if arising
from Financial Impacts related to COVID-19
Baldwin Park Res First
Supplement
to Executive
Order Of the
OES
3262020 Until the end of the
emergency
Shall not serve a notice or evict for
non-payment related to COVID-19
no fault evictions except for health
and safety reason
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes None Within 30 days after
rent is due
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
Must keep medical information obtained
confidential
Benicia Emergency
Services
Order 20-1
3222020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent and no-fault
evictions based on COVID-19
impacts
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Documentation NA No late fees or surcharges NA
Berkeley
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Urgency
Ordinance
Adopting
BMC Chapter
13110
3172020 In effect for
duration of the
local state of
emergency
Prohibits serving notices filing UD
action or otherwise seek to evict a
tenant (1) for nonpayment if the
tenant demonstrates inability to pay
due to COVID-19 (2) for no-fault
unless necessary for health safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
None specified but if
tenant does not notify
landlord in advance of
being delinquent
landlord must serve a
pre-notice of rent
delinquency with the
amount and give tenant
at least three days
excluding weekends and
holidays to provide
documentation to
Yes Written documentation including
email and text communications
Not specified Failure of
tenant to notify landlord
in advance of being
served with a notice
does not waive right to
claim this ordinance as
a defense in an unlawful
detainer action
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Beverly Hills Both Ordinance 20-
O-2805
Ordinance
20-O-2815
BH Updates
Regulations
Related to
Commercial
Tenant
Moratorium
342020 Duration of local
emergency
Pay Quit Notices COVID-19 Related
Evictions for non payment no fault
evictions except for health and safety
reason Different protections for
large and small commercial tenancy
Within 7 days after rent
is due and email RSO
office
Yes Within 30 days after the
rent is due and email
RSO office
Only if delayed rent it not paid
back after 1 year
During this emergency any notice served by a
landlord on a tenant under Section 4-5-513 or
Section 4-6-6 L of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code
is hereby tolled Deputy Director of RSO may
extend deadline for notice up to 30 days If the
Landlord disagree they can send disagreement in
writing within 10 days of notice from tenant
Brentwood
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Buena Park Urgency
Ordinance
1679
3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction (3) prosecuting
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault eviction (where
tenant not-at-fault is any eviction not
based on alleged fault by tenant)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (includes email
and text if prior similar
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay partial or full rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Commercial tenants protected as well
Burbank Both Ordinance 20-
3934
Ordinance
20-3939
Moratoria
Cross
reference
Chart
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None None None
Camarillo Both EOC Director
Order No 20-
2
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No eviction for non-payment of rent if
tenant demonstrates heshe unable
to pay due to COVID-19 Includes
serving notice and filingprosecuting
UD Also applies to no-fault
evictions
Not stated Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify Medical information must stay confidential
Capitola Both Ordinance
1041
City
website
with
COVID
updates
Urgency
Ordinance
Extension
1042
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not terminate a lawful tenancy
for failure to pay rent if the failure to
pay is directly related to loss of
income or medical expenses related
to COVID-19
The day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Carlsbad Comm Resolution
No 2020-059
472020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
All commercial evictions suspended
provided a) Prior to the State of
Emergency the tenant was current
on rent b) tenant notifies the
landlord in writing (including email)
before 10days after rent is due that
tenant cannot pay part or all of the
rent due to COVID c) within 10 days
of b) tenant provides documentation
Before rent is due but no
later than 10 days after
rent is due
Yes Includes but is not limited to
financial statements business
records physicians letter andor
bills Failure to provide
documentation allows the landlord
to pursue enforcement
Within 10 days of
providing notice to the
landlord of the inability
to pay
Does not specify
Cathedral City Link to
webpage with
both the
Residential
and
Commercial
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any act of nonpayment of rent
eviction
Within 5 days of the day
rent is due
Yes Notify in writing including all
electronic communications and
provides documentation
Does not specify Does not specify Commercial provisions as well
Chula Vista Both Ordinance
3483-A
Moratorium
Extension
through
7312020
Emergency
Order
extending
Eviction
protection
through
8312020
Retroactive
application to
notices served
as of 342020
8312020 Service of payquit notice prosecuting
pq notices or no-fault evictions
The tenant must notify the
landlord of the inability to
pay all or part of their rent
within 7 days after the
date rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical and
financial docs shall be held in
confidence and only to evaluate claim)
Tenant must provide
verificationdocumentatio
n of the COVID19 related
Financial Impact within 7
days of the date the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing of their
inability to pay rent
Landlord may not charge or collect a
late fee for rent delayed for COVID-
19 reasons as stated in ordinance
Foreclosure suspension for both residential and
commercial tenants where foreclosure arises out of
decrease in household or business income due COVID-
19
Clayton
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Arcata Both Urgency
Ordinance
1532
Urgency
Ordinance
1533
Urgency
Ordinance
1534
3262020 9302020 Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Notify Landlord in writing
and copy the City
manager and follow up
with documentation
within 7 days
Yes Documentation Must provide written
notification at least 1
day before rent is due
and supporting
documents within 7
days of notifying the
landlord
No late Fees for delayed rent
Rent not in default unless not
paid within 90 days of the
termination of the ordinance
Artesia Both Section
2 applies to
Res
Section 3
applies to
Comm
Ordinance
No 20-894U
3252020 5312020 Landlord shall not serve a notice or
proceed with an eviction for non-
payment of rent if tenant cannot pay
for 5 reasons stated in Section 2 ( C)
for residential For commercial
tenancies see Section 3 (B)
Within 30 days after the
rent is due notice is in
writing This applies to
both the residential and
commercial units
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
No late fees for any delayed rent Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Azusa Both Emergency
Ordinance
492020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a tenant for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Within 14 days of the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation that the
Tenant is unable to pay
rent due to Financial
Impacts related to
COVID-19
Yes Documentation Writing includes
email or text message
Does not specify A landlord shall not impose
charge or collect a late fee or
equivalent surcharge for any rent
payments which were unpaid due
to Financial Impacts related to
COVID-19 during the Payback
Period
Commercial is small business tenant - a business
that makes 5 million dollars or less in annual
taxable sales Any medical or financial information
provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence and only be used for evaluating the
tenantrsquos claim Any three-day notices to pay or quit
or no-fault eviction notices served prior to the
effective date of this ordinance but not yet
expired are automatically deemed served upon
the conclusion of the Payback Period if arising
from Financial Impacts related to COVID-19
Baldwin Park Res First
Supplement
to Executive
Order Of the
OES
3262020 Until the end of the
emergency
Shall not serve a notice or evict for
non-payment related to COVID-19
no fault evictions except for health
and safety reason
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes None Within 30 days after
rent is due
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
Must keep medical information obtained
confidential
Benicia Emergency
Services
Order 20-1
3222020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Commercial and residential non-
payment of rent and no-fault
evictions based on COVID-19
impacts
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
Yes Documentation NA No late fees or surcharges NA
Berkeley
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Urgency
Ordinance
Adopting
BMC Chapter
13110
3172020 In effect for
duration of the
local state of
emergency
Prohibits serving notices filing UD
action or otherwise seek to evict a
tenant (1) for nonpayment if the
tenant demonstrates inability to pay
due to COVID-19 (2) for no-fault
unless necessary for health safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
None specified but if
tenant does not notify
landlord in advance of
being delinquent
landlord must serve a
pre-notice of rent
delinquency with the
amount and give tenant
at least three days
excluding weekends and
holidays to provide
documentation to
Yes Written documentation including
email and text communications
Not specified Failure of
tenant to notify landlord
in advance of being
served with a notice
does not waive right to
claim this ordinance as
a defense in an unlawful
detainer action
Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
Beverly Hills Both Ordinance 20-
O-2805
Ordinance
20-O-2815
BH Updates
Regulations
Related to
Commercial
Tenant
Moratorium
342020 Duration of local
emergency
Pay Quit Notices COVID-19 Related
Evictions for non payment no fault
evictions except for health and safety
reason Different protections for
large and small commercial tenancy
Within 7 days after rent
is due and email RSO
office
Yes Within 30 days after the
rent is due and email
RSO office
Only if delayed rent it not paid
back after 1 year
During this emergency any notice served by a
landlord on a tenant under Section 4-5-513 or
Section 4-6-6 L of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code
is hereby tolled Deputy Director of RSO may
extend deadline for notice up to 30 days If the
Landlord disagree they can send disagreement in
writing within 10 days of notice from tenant
Brentwood
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Buena Park Urgency
Ordinance
1679
3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction (3) prosecuting
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault eviction (where
tenant not-at-fault is any eviction not
based on alleged fault by tenant)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (includes email
and text if prior similar
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay partial or full rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Commercial tenants protected as well
Burbank Both Ordinance 20-
3934
Ordinance
20-3939
Moratoria
Cross
reference
Chart
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None None None
Camarillo Both EOC Director
Order No 20-
2
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No eviction for non-payment of rent if
tenant demonstrates heshe unable
to pay due to COVID-19 Includes
serving notice and filingprosecuting
UD Also applies to no-fault
evictions
Not stated Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify Medical information must stay confidential
Capitola Both Ordinance
1041
City
website
with
COVID
updates
Urgency
Ordinance
Extension
1042
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not terminate a lawful tenancy
for failure to pay rent if the failure to
pay is directly related to loss of
income or medical expenses related
to COVID-19
The day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Carlsbad Comm Resolution
No 2020-059
472020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
All commercial evictions suspended
provided a) Prior to the State of
Emergency the tenant was current
on rent b) tenant notifies the
landlord in writing (including email)
before 10days after rent is due that
tenant cannot pay part or all of the
rent due to COVID c) within 10 days
of b) tenant provides documentation
Before rent is due but no
later than 10 days after
rent is due
Yes Includes but is not limited to
financial statements business
records physicians letter andor
bills Failure to provide
documentation allows the landlord
to pursue enforcement
Within 10 days of
providing notice to the
landlord of the inability
to pay
Does not specify
Cathedral City Link to
webpage with
both the
Residential
and
Commercial
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any act of nonpayment of rent
eviction
Within 5 days of the day
rent is due
Yes Notify in writing including all
electronic communications and
provides documentation
Does not specify Does not specify Commercial provisions as well
Chula Vista Both Ordinance
3483-A
Moratorium
Extension
through
7312020
Emergency
Order
extending
Eviction
protection
through
8312020
Retroactive
application to
notices served
as of 342020
8312020 Service of payquit notice prosecuting
pq notices or no-fault evictions
The tenant must notify the
landlord of the inability to
pay all or part of their rent
within 7 days after the
date rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical and
financial docs shall be held in
confidence and only to evaluate claim)
Tenant must provide
verificationdocumentatio
n of the COVID19 related
Financial Impact within 7
days of the date the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing of their
inability to pay rent
Landlord may not charge or collect a
late fee for rent delayed for COVID-
19 reasons as stated in ordinance
Foreclosure suspension for both residential and
commercial tenants where foreclosure arises out of
decrease in household or business income due COVID-
19
Clayton
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Buena Park Urgency
Ordinance
1679
3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction (3) prosecuting
nonpayment of rent or tenant not-at-
fault eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing nonpayment of rent or
tenant not-at-fault eviction (where
tenant not-at-fault is any eviction not
based on alleged fault by tenant)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (includes email
and text if prior similar
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay partial or full rent due
and provides documentation (does
not specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Commercial tenants protected as well
Burbank Both Ordinance 20-
3934
Ordinance
20-3939
Moratoria
Cross
reference
Chart
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None None None
Camarillo Both EOC Director
Order No 20-
2
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No eviction for non-payment of rent if
tenant demonstrates heshe unable
to pay due to COVID-19 Includes
serving notice and filingprosecuting
UD Also applies to no-fault
evictions
Not stated Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify Medical information must stay confidential
Capitola Both Ordinance
1041
City
website
with
COVID
updates
Urgency
Ordinance
Extension
1042
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not terminate a lawful tenancy
for failure to pay rent if the failure to
pay is directly related to loss of
income or medical expenses related
to COVID-19
The day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Carlsbad Comm Resolution
No 2020-059
472020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
All commercial evictions suspended
provided a) Prior to the State of
Emergency the tenant was current
on rent b) tenant notifies the
landlord in writing (including email)
before 10days after rent is due that
tenant cannot pay part or all of the
rent due to COVID c) within 10 days
of b) tenant provides documentation
Before rent is due but no
later than 10 days after
rent is due
Yes Includes but is not limited to
financial statements business
records physicians letter andor
bills Failure to provide
documentation allows the landlord
to pursue enforcement
Within 10 days of
providing notice to the
landlord of the inability
to pay
Does not specify
Cathedral City Link to
webpage with
both the
Residential
and
Commercial
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any act of nonpayment of rent
eviction
Within 5 days of the day
rent is due
Yes Notify in writing including all
electronic communications and
provides documentation
Does not specify Does not specify Commercial provisions as well
Chula Vista Both Ordinance
3483-A
Moratorium
Extension
through
7312020
Emergency
Order
extending
Eviction
protection
through
8312020
Retroactive
application to
notices served
as of 342020
8312020 Service of payquit notice prosecuting
pq notices or no-fault evictions
The tenant must notify the
landlord of the inability to
pay all or part of their rent
within 7 days after the
date rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical and
financial docs shall be held in
confidence and only to evaluate claim)
Tenant must provide
verificationdocumentatio
n of the COVID19 related
Financial Impact within 7
days of the date the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing of their
inability to pay rent
Landlord may not charge or collect a
late fee for rent delayed for COVID-
19 reasons as stated in ordinance
Foreclosure suspension for both residential and
commercial tenants where foreclosure arises out of
decrease in household or business income due COVID-
19
Clayton
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Clearlake Clearlake
Civic Alert
Ordinance
Repealing
Eviction
Moratorium
3192020 5192020
REPEALED
Shall not serve a notice or evict for non-payment
Coachella Urgency
Ordinance
1158
Urgency
Ordinance
1160
Urgency
Ordinance_1
165
3272020 9302020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
30 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim documentation presumed to
be adequate landlord must prove
its inadequate
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Commerce Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 750
3162020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall evict a
residentialcommercial tenant for non-
payment if the non-payment is
related to COVID-19 Also applies to
no-fault evictions where the
household member is sick in
isolation or quarantine
Within 30 days after the
date rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
writing includes texts
and emails
Yes Writing includes email or text
message
Within 30 days Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent delayed
for reasons in this Ordinance
Any medical or financial information is to be held in
confidence and only used for validating the
tenants claim
Concord
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Ordinance 20-
3
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Any Tenant who has experienced a
Substantial decrease in household
or business income
Section 4 Substantial
decrease in household
or business income
means (1) a reduction of
20 or more of a
Residential Tenants
monthly gross pay
caused by layoffs or a
reduction in the number
of hours of work caused
and is documented (2)
(applies to commercial
tenants) (3) substantial
out-of-pocket medical
expenses caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic or
by any local state or
federal government
response to COVID-19
and is documented or
(4) extraordinary
childcare expenses from
school or childcare
closures
See Section 5 Within three (3) days after rent or
utilities are due
Section 5 Notice to
Landlord
Documentation
Repayment c
Repayment Ninety day
grace period per
month of arrears after
expiration of
moratorium example if
Affected Residential
Tenant two months in
arrears has 180 days
after moratorium lifted -
2 months x 90 days =
180 days
Costa Mesa Regulation 2
pursuant to
Proclamation
2020-09
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Culver City Com First
Supplement
to Public
Order
addressing
COVID-19
3202020 4192020 COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment but does not apply in cases
where eviction is necessary to
address an imminent and verifiable
threat to health or safety of tenant
tenants employees landlord or
landlords employees or neighboring
businesses and residents
None No None tenant able to show None None
Town of Danville
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Davis Ordinance
2575
Press
Release of
Extension
of
Protections
3242020 8312020 A landlord who knows that a
residential tenant cannot comply with
lease terms submit documentation
or pay some or all of the rent
temporarily shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCCP section 1161(2)
file or prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a 3-day pay or quit
notice or otherwise seek to evict for
failure to comply with lease terms
failure to submit documentation or
nonpayment of rent
Tenant notifies landlord
in writing on or before 10
days following the date
on which the lease
terms are violated or the
documentation or rent is
due ldquoin writingrdquo includes
email or text
communications to a
landlord or the landlordrsquos
representative with
whom the tenant has
previously corresponded
by email or text
Yes Provide documentation
to support that claim
within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
A landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for the reasons in
ordinance
No-fault Eviction For purposes of this Ordinance
ldquono-fault evictionrdquo refers to any eviction for which
the notice to terminate tenancy is not based on
alleged fault by the tenant including but not limited
to eviction notices served pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure sections 1161(1) or 1161(5) For the
purposes of this section a hazardous condition
shall not include the presence of individuals who
have been infected by or exposed to COVID-19
Delano Res Delano City
Council
Minutes
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
Temporarily prohibits evictions based
on failure to pay rent for loss of
income or out of pocket medical
expenses resulting from COVID19
Before the rent is due in
writing Text and emails
count as writings
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Desert Hot Springs Both Resolution
No 2020-0083272020 5312020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2)
file or prosecute nonpayment of
rent eviction or (3) otherwise
seek to evict for nonpayment of
rent
10 days after rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including
text and email if done so prior
and provide documentation to
support claim
10 days after rent is
due
may not charge or collect late
fee for rent delayed due to
reasons set forth in ordinance
Duarte Both Ordinance
No 896
Duarte City
Website
Adhering
to County
Extension
3242020 6302020 refer to
the County
Ordinance
9302020
Tenants shall not be evicted for non-
payment of rent if the tenant can
demonstrate they suffered financial
impact related to COVID19 Financial
impact is defined in Section 4(b)
Must notify landlord in
writing No timeline for
the notice is specified
Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining the specific details
will suffice
One week of the tenant
providing notice of
inability to pay
Does not specify
East Palo Alto Res Ordinance
No 01-2020
3262020 5312020 Applies to non-payment of rent and
no-fault terminations Landlord
cannot serve a 3 day notice or a
notice of termination or filing a
eviction
On or before the
termination of the State
of Emergency or actual
displacement of the
tenant by executing of
the judgment whichever
is later 30 days is
reasonable notice
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify No late fees for delayed rent Must provide affected tenants with written notice of
the Ordinance using a form developed and
approved by the City of East Palo Alto prior to
taking any action Form specifics may be located in
Section 4(b) Violations include unlimited
attorneys fees
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
El Cerrito
(See also Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 2020-03
City FAQs 3252020 9302020 or the
expiration of the
local emergency
whichever is later
No notice for non-payment will be
served and prohibited from
proceeding with eviction if due to an
substantial decrease in household
income or substantial out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Substantial decrease is defined in
Section 3 (B) and ( C)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Notice must be in
writing Writing may
include an email or test
as well as traditional
forms
Yes Documentation Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
El Monte Both 3rd Amended -
Urgency
Ordinance No
2974
City
Agenda to
adopt the
LA County
Ordinance
(Scroll
page 13)
Ordinance
2979
472020 Expiration of
Executive Order N-
37-20 -expired
(City Ordinance
applies to delayed
rent until
5312020) but
see the adoption of
the County
protections
612020 -
9302020
Pay Quit Notices relating to COVID-
19 Related Evictions for non
payment and no-cause evictions At
fault evictions allowed (a long list is
supplied) Take note Section
6 states there is a moratorium on
non-payment of rent and no cause
evictions HOWEVER section 7
includes non-payment as a just
cause if docs CAN be
providedConfusing
before rent is due but no
later than 30 days after
Yes The following documents shall
create a rebuttable presumption
that the Affected Tenant has met
the documentation
requirement set forth above
however they are not the exclusive
form of
documentation demonstrating
impacts to income due to COVID-
19
1 Letter from employer citing
COVID-19 as a reason for reduced
work hours
or termination
2 Employer paycheck stubs
3 Notification from a school
declaring a school closure related to
COVID-19
None No late fees or penalties for the
delay in payment of sums during
the period of the moratorium
Repeals Urgency ordinance 2971 in its entirety
Creates elements for Just cause for eviction during
the ordinance if there is relocation required under
state law it must be provided concurrent with the
termination notice
Elk Grove Both Ordinance
No 08-2020
3252020 5312020
unless extended
Residential and Commercial where
nonpayment of rent was result of
substantial decrease in household or
business income caused by COVID-
19
Before rent becomes
due
Yes 1) In writing before rent is due 2)
Provide verifiable documentation to
Landlord 3) Pay portion of rent
reasonably able to pay (rebuttable
presump of reasonable if pays not
less than 50 of regular monthly
rent)
Up to 120 days after the
expiration of the Ord
Terms of payment plan
mutually agreed upon If
no mutual agreement 4
equal payments to be
paid in thirty days
beginning day after the
expiration of the ord
Does not apply to commercial tenants who annual
gross sales company wide exceeds $25 million
dollars for 2019 There is an exception for single
franchisee for a single business is still protected
Emeryville
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance) (Info
relates to Ordinance I as
Ordinance II is not
available online yet)
Both Ordinance 20-
002 aka
Ordinance I
City
Housing
Resources
Page -
Ordinance
II coming
Soon
3192020 Ordinance I
effective 3192020
-6302020
Ordinance II
effective 7212020
through exp of N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibits evictions for nonpayment
May only evict for other cause but
must attach copy of the COVID-19
Rental Eviction Moratorium
Ordinance
Not specified Yes Yes As soon as practical Does not specify Also specifies HOA fees Commercial tenant with
valid city license an annual gross receipts less
than 75 million
Encinitas Both Ordinance
No 2020-07
412020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent by tenants
directly impacted by COVID19 due
on or after 3272020 if tenant
provided written notice to landlord if
financially impacted as per Section 2
(b) Landlord may not serve a notice
or proceed with evictions for non-
payment or no-fault evictions
No later than April 7th Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impact of COVID19
Within 2 weeks of
written Notice to
landlord
No late fee for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Escondido Both Ordinance
No 2020-09R
City of
Escondido
Temp
Eviction
FAQs
3162020 8122020 Unlawful and prohibited for a landlord
to evict tenant for non-payment of
rent due on or after 3162020 All
action must cease upon notice
Within 7 days after rent
is due provides notice to
landlord ldquoNoticerdquo must
be given in writing and
delivered either (1)
pursuant to the notice
required under the terms
of a lease or other rental
agreement or (2)
delivered personally or
Yes Documentation may include but is
not limited to paystubs letters from
employers financial or bank
statements business records
physicianrsquos letters andor other
monthly bills or evidence of financial
responsibilities
Within 14-21 days of
providing written notice
to the landlord
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial info to be kept private and
only used in evaluating the tenants claim
Eureka Res Ordinance
No 898-CS
Press
Release
6122020
extending
eviction
protection
7282020
3302020 7282020 as of
832020 no
extension
requested by City
Landlords cannot evict for non-
payment of rent or no-fault reasons
Efforts to evict include the issuance
of a pay or quit or no-fault
termination notice or filing an
unlawful detainer action
On or before 5312020 Yes Documentation on or before 5312020
or prior to being
displaced
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments
Rent increases also banned through May 31
2020 Landlords must serve all tenants with Notice
of these provisions prior to service of any notice
under this Ordinance All medical or financial
information must be held in confidence Violations
include unlimited attorneys fees awards
Fillmore Res City Council
Meeting
Concerning
Eviction
Moratorium
Ordinance
Extending
Eviction
Protections
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the
landlord A landlord cannot serve a
notice or file for eviction for tenants
that qualify
Within 30 days after the
date that rent is due
notifies the landlord in
writing of lost income
and inability to pay full
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 and provides
documentation to
support the claim In
Writing includes test and
Cannot charge a late fee for
delayed rent
Any medical or financial information provided to
the landlord shall be held in confidence and only
used for evaluating the tenantrsquos claim Cannot
seek delayed rent in any eviction proceeding
Fort Bragg Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 960-2020
3302020 5312020 Prohibition on evictions based upon
non-payment of rent or foreclosure
due to a substantial decrease in
household income or out of pocket
expenses due to COVID19
7 day before rent it due
except for rent due on
April 1st
Yes Verifiable documentation Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Does not specify All other housing Authorities to extend deadlines to
deliver documents proving eligibility Financial
institution to issue moratorium on foreclosures
Fremont Fremont
Order
3272020 30 days after the
expiration of
declared
emergency
1 No evictions for non-payment of
rent if failure to pay is based upon a
COVID-19 hardship 2 No notice to
pay rent or quit to be served
provided Tenant has complied with
the payment schedule in the
ordinance
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
Yes Letter from employer or other
source of income citing COVID-19
as a reason for reduced work
hours termination or other
significant reduction in pay
Paycheck stubs showing financial
hardship Bank statements showing
hardship Documentation showing
out-of- pocket medical expenses
Documentation showing closure of
school or childcare facility
5 calendar days after
tenant served with a
Termination Notice
No late fees for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 reasons
Does not apply to tenants who were already in
default of the payment of rent prior to 3162020 or
had 2 or more demonstrated delinquencies in
rental payments within the preceding 12 months of
3162020 ALSO - landlord must provide following
notice in 12-point font when serving notices of
termination NOTICE THE CITY OF FREMONT
HAS ADOPTED A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
ON EVICTIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-10 UPDATED
INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT
wwwFremontgovHousingEvictionMoratorium
OR CALL THE CITYS HOUSING DISIIONAT 510-
494-4500
Fresno (City) Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance
2020-010
Ordinance
2020-012
Ordinance
2020-024
3192020 Expiration of the
local emergency
(1) filing evictions for nonpayment of
rent
Does not specify Yes Documentation Within ten days No interest late fees or other
penalties
price gouging in effect
Fullerton Both Fullerton
Ordinance
2020-XX
3262020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Landlords shall not seek to evict
tenants for non-payment of rent if it is
due to a financial impact of COVID-
19
Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in writing
Documentation Within 30 days after the
rent is due the tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation in
writing Writing includes
email or text
communications
Landlord cannot charge or collect
penalties or late fees for delayed
rent
Garden Grove Garden
Grove News
with Links to
Resolution
9613-20
Memo re
Director of
OES
proclaimin
g
emergency
3242020 7282020
confirmed not
extended as of
8172020
All acts of nonpayment of rent
evictions
Does not specify Yes Requirement to provide
documentation
Does not specify Does not specify NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Glendale Both Glendale
Public
Ordinance
2020-03
Glendale
Public
Ordinance
Glendale
City
Website
3182020 8312020
(residential)
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
Before rent is due or
within 7 days of rent
becoming due
Yes verifiable documentation such as
termination notices payroll check
pay stubs bank statements
medical bill signed letters or
statements from employers
verifiable
documentation such as
termination notices
payroll check pay
stubs bank statements
medical bill signed
letters or statements
from employers
Not late fees permissible Rent Freeze Glendale FAQ
Goleta Both
Residential
starts on
Section 2 and
Comm Starts
on Section 3
Resolution 20-
18
Ordinance
20-07U
3172020 In effect until the
City repeals the
ordinance
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships No
foreclosure action against a property
owner shall be initiated or proceed
during the emergency
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
(residential) Within 30
days (commercial)
Yes Provides documentation or
explanation to support the claim by
the time back rent is due
Does not specify No late fee for delayed rent You may not seek any delayed rent in any eviction
case Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private f mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties tenants may
draw down on a security deposit during the
repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the twelve-month repayment period or longer
Grass Valley Both Ordinance
800
3252020 5312020 Prohibited from evicting for non-
payment of rent or without other
good and substantial cause tenants
whose income has reduced from
CODI-19
Must notify landlord
within 10 days when rent
is due
Hawthorne Both Urgency
Ordinance No
2204
5312020 6312020 - waiting
for update
Prohibits 1) non-payment of rent
where inability to pay is related to
COVID 2) no-fault evictions unless
immediately necessary for health and
safety
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due as
soon as they become
aware they may not be
able to pay the rent
Yes Documentation evidencing
substantial decrease in household
income or out of pocket medical
expenses
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for delayed rent
due to COVID
Hayward
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both + mobile
homes
Ordinance 20-
06
Hayward
Moratorium
Extension
Press
Release
Ordinance 20-
11
3242020 9302020 1 No service of notice or evictions
for non-payment of rent if non-
payment is due to COVID-19 2 No
Fault evictions banned unless for
health and safety of tenant
neighbors or the landlord
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
No Written statement under penalty of
perjury describing inability to pay
due to COVID medical bills or
reports Documents showing
reduction in income such as pay
stubs or unemployment benefits
Correspondence from employer
citing COVID-19 as a basis for
reduction in work hours or
termination
Tenant must make a
good faith effort to notify
landlord before the rent
is due of the inability to
pay due to COVID-19
and must provide
documentation at that
time
Landlord may not charge or
collect a late fee for rent that is
delayed for COVID-19 related
reasons
Landlord may not initiate a UD for period of 90
days after expiration of moratorium unless the
tenant has breached the terms of a negotiated
agreement Either party may request to participate
in a mediation process
Hercules
(Covered under Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Hermosa Beach 9252020 Both Urgency
Ordinance 20-
1407U
FAQ
Eviction
Moratorium
Link to City
Council for
the
information
on the
extension
Ordinance 20-
1417-U
4142020 9302020 for
Residential
3312021 for
Commercial
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 starting
3242020 no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the
tenantrsquos businesses is limited or
closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to
reduce the spread of COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Does not specify 30 days after providing
notice
No late fees permitted for delayed
payments under either residential
or commercial
For Residential - Repayment period is 1012020-
3312021 Tenants may draw down on a security
deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period on March 31 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties For Commercial
tenancies the tenant who suffers a partial loss of
rent must pay the pro-rated amount for rent
becoming due Repayment period for commercial
tenancies is 6 months (July 31 2021) The security
deposit may be used at any time including during
the repayment period to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of
the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed
upon in writing between the parties
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Imperial Beach 10192020 Res Resolution
2020-15
Resolution
2020-4
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
2020-1196
Imperial
Beach
Ordinance
NO2020-
1195
Applies to
notices to pay
or quit as well
as UD actions
served or filed
on or after
03122020
Extended
Indefinitely - Due to
N-71-20
(9302020)
Service of payquit notice
prosecuting pq notices
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation to support
the claim (no other type specified
however ordinance states medical
and financial docs shall be held in
confidence)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Does not specify
Indian Wells All Property
Types
Ordinance
No 724
Minute
Order
Extending
Protections
through
10312020
3172020 10312020 Restricts any action to evict for
nonpayment of rent including (1)
serving a 1161(2) notice (2) filing or
prosecuting a nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) seeking to evict for
nonpayment of rent
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication)
30 days after the rent is
due
No interest or late fee shall be
charged on any deferred rent
Any medical or financial information shall be held
in confidence and only used for the evaluation of
the tenants claim
Inglewood Both Emergency
Ordinance 20-
07
342020 3312020 - Exp
Per City they
follow the County
ordinance93020
20
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment
None None None
Irvine (Aspirational) - But
if landlords do evictions
there will be a
moratorium
Resolution 20-
29
3242020 8122020 (will be
reassessed on
8112020)
Any eviction action arising out of
nonpayment of rent and foreclosure -
Again not requirement it is strongly
encouraged If the landlords start
filing against tenants the city will
pass stronger protections
Does not specify Yes Documentation Does not specify Does not specify NA
Jurupa Valley Both Ordinance
2020-03 -
Agenda - See
page 15 For
ordinance
Signed
Ordinance
2020-03
3192020 Duration of local
emergency
Service filing prosecuting of
nonpayment of rent or no-fault
(unless immediately necessary
because of the presence of a
hazardous condition affecting
tenants or neighbors) notice or
unlawful detainer
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes tenant must
demonstrate the
inability is related
to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent but extends to
household members)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
La Mesa Both Executive
Order 1-2020
3172020 5312020 Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
La Mesa when the basis of the
inability to pay rent arises out of a
decrease in income caused by
COVID-19 and any response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Does not specify Yes no examples given or specificity
given
none given Does not specify
La Verne (Repealed but
now follows La Countys
Extension)
Both Ordinance
No 1093
(REPEALED)
City
Website
Page
3242020 Uncertain
Lafayette
(Part of Contra Costa
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Laguna Beach Both Ordinance
No 1645
Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Restricts pursuit of eviction due to
nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute t eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes Notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
Tenant remains liable
for unpaid rent which
may be sought after
expiration of the
ordinance tenant has
120 days to pay back
after expiration of state
of emergency tenant
must pay no less than
the full amount of rent
currently due less the
amount of COVID-19
financial impacts
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Livermore Both + Mobile
homes
OES Order
for Livermore
Moratorium
on Eviction
3252020 9302020 No residential or commercial or
mobile home evictions for non-
payment of rent if related to
COVID_19 loss of income
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Yes Substantiated with written
documentation or other objectively
verifiable proof
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
Does not specify Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Long Beach Both Ordinance
No ORD-20-
0010
Long
Beach
Press
Release
Extending
Ordinance
Ordinance 20-
0028
Extending
Protections
3252020 9302020 Applies to rent that becomes due
between 342020 and 5312020 No
evictions based on non-payment or
foreclosure arising out of substantial
loss of income or out of pocket
medical expenses due to COVID19
Before the expiration of
a 3 day notice tenant
must notify the owner of
the inability to pay and
provide documentation
supporting the decrease
in their income or out of
pocket expenses If the
notice was served
before 3252020 then it
must be done before
final adjudication of the
proceedings
Yes Before the notice expires Before the notice
expires or if the notice
was served prior to
3252020 then before
final adjudication
No late fees for delayed rent All Pay or Quit Notices between 3252020-
9302020 must have the following language The
City of Long Beach has declared a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19 If you
cannot pay your rent due to a loss of income or
medical expenses resulting from COVID-19 you
need to notify and provide supporting
documentation to [provide owner or agent contact
information] immediately You may qualify for
protections against eviction and you may have a
right to delay your rent payment and to repay such
delayed rent over a six-month period
Los Angeles (City) 1212020 Both Ordinance
186585
Ordinance
186606
342020 End of the
emergency
Landlord cannot serve a notice of file
an eviction if the landlord has a good
faith believe that the tenant is
suffering from a Covid19 hardship
None Landlord must
have good faith to
proceed
None None Yes Ordinance must be served on all tenants win 30
days suspends Ellis Act Evictions and foreclosure
evictions Does not apply to Commercial tenancies
by a multi-national company a publicly traded
company or a company that employs more than
500 people There is also a rent freeze in effect
Martinez
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
4212020 5312020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Mission Viejo Both Res In
Section 2 (1)
Comm In
Section 2(2)
Urgency
Ordinance 20-
337
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
No landlord may evict for
nonpayment of rent if the tenant is
unable to pay due to financial impact
of COVID19 or a non-fault eviction
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If the landlord is aware
they are not permitted to serve a
notice or proceed on non-payment
Within 30 days of the
date that rent is due
tenant must notify
landlord in writing
Writing includes text or
Yes Does not specify Does not specify Late fees may only be charged
after 6 months have passed
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided private
Moorpark Both Moorpark
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Executive
Order
2020-06
Extending
Moratorium
3192020 7282020 No initiation of foreclosure UDs
serve a notice otherwise evict for
non-payment No other statutory
cause for eviction
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes In writing 30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes UNLESS 90 days after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Monrovia Both (2
ordinances)
Ordinance
No 2020-04U
Ordinance
No 2020-
05-U -
Commerci
al
3312020 Duration of the
local emergency
Landlord cannot evict for non-
payment of rent late fees or other
feescharges if the landlord knows
the inability to pay is based on
financial impact related to COVID19
or for a no-fault eviction unless
immediately necessary for the health
and safety of o tenants neighbors
or landlord other than based on
illness of the tenant A landlord
cannot serve a notice or proceed
with an eviction under the above
requirements
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due tenant
must notify the landlord
in writing In writing
includes text or email
Yes Includes but not limited to written
documentation from employers
doctors or local County health care
providers multiple pay stubs to
show decrease in income
timecards medical or childcare bills
bank statements or deposits
Within 30 days after
rent is due See Section
2(b) for exceptions and
requirements
Yes UNLESS 6months after
expiration of order then CAN
charge late fees and evict
Tenant must also apply for unemployment or other
benefits All medical and financial information to be
kept private
Monterey Both Ordinance
No 3614 CS
Ordinance
Reinstating
Protection
8192020
3252020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Reinstated
8192020
Landlord may not evict for non-
payment of rent if there is a inability
to pay due to substantial decrease in
income or out of pocket expenses
related to COVID19 Vote was at
15 reduction in rent NOT 20 as
in proposed Ordinance
Reasonable efforts to
supply the day before
rent is due
Yes Landlord must keep the financial or
medical information provided
private
A reasonable amount of
time
Does not specify Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Town of Moraga
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Moreno Valley Both Resolution
2020- April
Resolution
2020- June
3272020 Until the end of
emergency
Plain language only limits late fees
interest charges or other penalties
No late fees interest and or
penalties related to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19
Mountain View Res Ordinance
No 220
Mountain
View
Eviction
Moratorium
Page
Ordinance
520
3312020 8312020 Residential protections for evictions
based on non-payment of rent for
tenants who suffered substantial
decrease in income or substantial
increase in medical bills due to
COVID19
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due in writing
Writing includes email
text or in writing to the
landlord
Yes Examples include but not limited to
letters from employers citing the
COVID pandemic as basis for
termination reduced hours
paycheck stubs bank statements
letters or notifications from schools
reporting closures in which
dependents enrolled
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee for delayed rent and
for 180 days after its expiration
All documentation kept in confidence Must include
a form with terminating notice with the COVID
related information(available on the website) If
subject to the RSO you also need to file it with the
City Does not address rent increases
National City Both Ordinance
No 2020-
2479
Resolution
2020-123
National City
Resolution 8-
4-2020
3172020 9302020 Evicting or otherwise taking any
action to recover possession of a
residential or commercial property for
nonpayment of rent for rents due on
or after March 17 2020 if tenant is in
compliance Landlords cannot serve
notice to pay or quit file a complaint
prosecute an eviction or otherwise
endeavor to evict if the tenant
complies including pursuing no-fault
evictions
Tenant must notify
landlord in writing of
inability to pay rent on or
before the date rent is
due or within a
reasonable time not to
exceed 7 days from the
due date (for rents due
from March 17-April 7th
tenants have until April
14th to notify their
landlord)
Yes Documentation or objectively
verifiable information that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID19
Examples of such verification
include and are not limited to
termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills child care costs
commercial sales receipts and profit
and loss statements signed letters
or statements from an employer or
supervisor explaining the tenants
changed financial circumstances to
support the tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
date rent was due and
continually for each
month the rent is not
paid
A Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees if tenant has
complied with the ordinance
Includes foreclosure protections Landlords will
need to wait 30 days from the date rent is due in
the event a tenant timely confirms in writing that
they are unable to pay rent due to COVID19 If
documents are not provided in that timeframe
further enforcement is appropriate
Nevada Both Ordinance
2020-04
Ordinance
2020-06 -
Commerci
al
Ordinance
2020-08
3252020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for non-payment of rent
related to COVID-19 hardships
Tenant notifies the
landlord in writing on or
before rent is due
provide verifiable
documentation pay rent
less the amount of
changes of funds
available
Yes No specific documentation is
required but tenants must notify
their landlords in writing (including
text or email)
Within 30 days after the
date their rent is due in
order to take
advantage
Late fees or penalties prohibited
for delayed rent
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Newark Both Urgency
Ordinance
519-U
Ordinance
520-U
Resolution
Extending
Local
Emergency
through
992020
3262020 Expiration of local
emergency
(992020)
ordinance shall
expire 180 days
following expiration
of the moratorium
Filing of an eviction action for the
non-payment of rent Evictions under
1161 foreclosure actions
7 days of date rent is
due AND Tenant is then
required to provide
documentation in
support of claim with 15
days after the date that
rent is due
Yes 15 Days of
rent due
Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof of same
Documentation due 15
days after date rent is
due
Landlord may not charge a late
fee for delayed rent nor seek
delayed rent through eviction
process unless the tenant fails to
comply with repayment according
to this ordinance
tenant must pay 25 of unpaid rent within forty-
five ( 45) days of the date of expiration of the
Eviction Moratorium an additional 25 of unpaid
rent within ninety ( 90) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium an additional
25 of unpaid rent within one hundred thirty-five (
135) days of the date of expiration of the Eviction
Moratorium and the final 25 of unpaid rent within
one hundred eighty ( 180) days of the date of
expiration of the Eviction Moratorium unless a
state law or order is amended or adopted providing
for a longer period in which case this subsection
shall be so superseded
Oakland
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Emergency
Rent
Moratorium
Ordinance 3-
24-2020
Emergency
Order of
the City of
Oakland
Eviction
Moratorium
Emergency
Ordinance
Extension
Website
3272020 Until the local
emergency is
terminated by City
Council
Prohibits residential evictions for any reason
except an imminent threat to health or safety
of other occupants Any notice served
pursuant to OMC 822360A (1) - (10) on a
tenant shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoExcept to
protect the health and safety of other
occupants of the property you may not be
evicted during the Local Emergency declared
by the City of Oakland in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic This does not relieve
you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
future You may contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo Any notice to a
res tenant demanding rent that became due
during the Local Emergency shall include a
statement in bold underlined 12- point type
You may not be evicted for rent that became
due during the Local Emergency if the rent
was unpaid because of a substantial
reduction in household income or a
substantial increase in expenses related to
the Coronavirus pandemic This does not
relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent
in the future You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and referralsrdquo
Not specified Yes Documentation Not specified No late fees may be imposed for
rent that became due during the
Local Emergency if the rent was
late for reasons resulting from the
COVID-19 pandemic Any notice
demanding late fees for rent that
became due during the Local
Emergency shall include the
following statement in bold
underlined 12-point font ldquoYou
are not required to pay late fees
for rent that became due during
the Local Emergency declared by
the City of Oakland in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic if the
rent was late for reasons related
to the pandemic You may
contact the Rent Adjustment
Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for
additional information and
referralsrdquo
For rental units regulated by Oakland Municipal Code
822010 et seq any notice of rent increase in excess of
the CPI Rent Adjustment as defined in Oakland
Municipal Code Section 822020 shall be void and
unenforceable if the notice is served or has an effective
date during the Local Emergency unless required to
provide a fair return Any notice of rent increase served
during the Local Emergency shall include the following
statement in bold underlined 12-point font ldquoDuring
the Local Emergency declared by the City of Oakland in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic your rent may not
be increased in excess of the CPI Rent Adjustment
(35 until June 30 2020) unless required for the
landlord to obtain a fair return You may contact the Rent
Adjustment Program at (510) 238ndash3721 for additional
information and referralsrdquo For Commercial tenant
demanding rent shall include the following statement in
bold underlined 12-point font ldquoIf you are a small
business as defined by Government Code 14837(d)(1)(a)
or a non-profit organization you may not be evicted for
failure to pay rent during the if the failure was due to a
substantial decrease in income caused by the COVID-19
pandemic or by any local state or federal government
response to COVID-19 and is documented This does
not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent in the
futurerdquo
Oakley (Part
of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oceanside Both City Council
Agenda
3182020 5312020
confirmed
expired
Landlord shall not evict a tenant in
Oceanside if the basis of eviction is
nonpayment of rent arising out of
substantial decrease in household or
business income Applies to pay or
quit notices and evictions filed as of
3182020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification of the
substantial decrease or substantial
out of pocket medical expenses with
documentation to support the claim
(documents include a letter from the
employer citing COVID-19 as the
reason for the reduced work hours
or layoff paycheck stubs before
and after 2142020 andor bank
statements before and after
2142020) tenant must pay the
portion they are able to pay as well
One week from the date
tenant notifies landlord
or inability to pay all or
part of rent
No This ordinance requires tenants to pay whatever
portion of rent they are able to pay during the
effectiveness of the ordinance
Ojai Both -
different ord
similar rules
Director of
Emergency
Services -
Executive
Order No 20-
01
Director of
OES Exec
Order 20-
04
3172020 Through existence
of the emergency
Shall not evict or attempt to evict for
non-payment if it is related to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
makes reasonable
effort
Yes None--only states tenant must
show
Not specified May not charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed by COVID-19
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Ontario Both +
Storage Units
Ontario Press
Release
Ontario
Urgency
Ordinance
3159
472020 Duration of local
emergency
Landlord cannot initiate a cause of
action for foreclosure UD based
upon non-payment of rent Notice to
terminate tenancy or any other
statutory action to evict
Tenant notifies landlord
within 7 days that they
need to delay all or
some of the rent
Yes Termination notices payroll checks
pay stubs bank statements
medical bills signed letters or
statements from an employer
tenant retains verifiable
documentation to
support and provides it
to the landlord no later
than the time of
payment of back due
rent
Landlord may charge a late fee
after the 6 months period
Orinda
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Oxnard Both Director
Order No 20-
01
FAQs
Oxnard
Eviction
Moratorium
updated
622020
3192020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Cant serve a notice cant prosecute
eviction for non-payment due to
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Not specified Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Palm Springs Both Ord No 2022 Ordinance
2027
Ordinance
2029
3192020 9302020 Service filing prosecuting of notice
or unlawful detainer for nonpayment
of rent or unauthorized occupant
(within building code occupancy)
pet(s) or alleged nuisance if related
to COVID-19
15 days after the date
rent is due
No applies to all
tenants
Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and if
requested provides documentation
(does not specify the extent but
extends to household members)
Yes but only if the
landlord requests it
within 10 days of
tenants notification of
inability to pay rent due
to COVID-19
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Palo Alto Palo Alto City
Emergency
Ordinance
Ordinance
5495
Ordinance
5492
3232020 120 days after the
County of Santa
Clara proclaims
termination of the
State of
Emergency
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice if tenant demonstrates
nonpayment is a result of COVID-19
pandemic or governmentpublic
health officers response to the
pandemic (2) Filing of eviction for
nonpayment of rent (3) prosecuting
of an unlawful detainer action based
on 3-day pay or quit notice (4)
otherwise seek to evict for
nonpayment of rent
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees are prohibited Any Notice for termination served on a tenant must
also include the reason for termination of the
tenancy must also include a copy of the ordinance
as well as the Notice of tenants rights under
County Ordinance NS-9287 on a form approved
by the County office of Supportive Housing
Pasadena Both Pasadena
Ordinance
3312020 termination of the
local emergency
COVID-19 Related Evictions for non
payment cant service notices no
fault evictions prohibited except for
health and safety
Within 30 days after rent
is due
Yes Should contact their landlord and
provide documentation
None Cannot charge or collect a late
fee for rent delayed due to
COVID-19
Pinole
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pittsburg
(See also the Contra
Costa Protections)
Both Pittsburg City
FAQs
Ordinance
20-1473
Residential
Ordinance 20-
1474
Commercial
462020 Termination of
local emergency
Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
3162020 No fault reasons unless
necessary for health and safety
Within 15 days of the
rent becoming due
No None required Tenant need only
provide a written explanation
Within 15 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Tenant should pay the pro rated rent they are able
to pay Moratorium on Rent increases for both
residential and commercial except for CAM fees
for the duration of the emergency +6 months
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Placentia Ordinance
No O-2020-
03
3242020 5312020
confirmed
expired
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
foreclosure notice (2) filing
nonpayment of rent or foreclosure
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent or foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes The income loss and increased
expenses must be documented
written notification includes text and
email if done so prior
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees may not be charged or
collected on rent delayed for
reasons within ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies as well strong
encouragement to not impose late fees or
discontinue services for water and sewer service
for nonpayment
Pleasant Hill
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Pomona Both City
Information
Website
Pomona
Executive
Order
Extending
Pomona
Ordinance
3192020 7282020 City
Protections
Expired See
County Protections
9302020
Protects against evictions for non-
payment of rent due to financial
impact related to COVID-19 during
local emergency
30 days after the date
rent is due notify the
landlord in writing Text
or email may count as a
writing
Does not specify
in the City
Information
Does not specify in the City
Information
Does not specify in the
City Information
No late fee permitted
Poway Comm Ordinance
840
472020 expired Cannot terminate a commercial
tenant for failure to pay if covered
Does not specify Yes A statement under penalty of
perjury outlining specific details of
the COVID-19 related financial
impact tenant has suffered shall
constitute sufficient documentation
Within a week of
providing notice to the
landlord
Does not specify
Rancho Cordova Both
(2 separate
ordinances)
Residential
Ordinance
Commercial
Ordinance
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No owner shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from a unit for non-payment if
inability to pay is due to COVID-19
Before rent is due Yes Tenant must do all of the following
1) Notify the landlord in writing
before the date rent is due that the
tenant has a covered reason for
delayed payment 2) Provide the
landlord with verifiable
documentation to support the
assertion of a covered reason 3)
Pay the portion of the rent tenant is
able to pay
Before rent is due No is paid within 120 repayment
period
Protections against eviction apply during 120 day
repayment period
Rancho Cucamonga Link to both
Residential
and
Commercial
Ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
968
3172020 Local emergency
declared
concluded or
5312020
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent or
post-judicial foreclosure eviction
notices (2) filing nonpayment of rent
or post-judicial foreclosure eviction
(3) prosecuting nonpayment of rent
or post-foreclosure eviction or (4)
otherwise pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees and eviction action are
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
NA
Rancho Mirage Both Link to
Residential
and
Commercial
Moratoriums
Order from
City
Manager
6302020
Order of the
City Manager
Extending
Moratorium
3232020 932020 (1) serve nonpayment notice (2) file
or prosecute nonpayment of rent
eviction or (3) otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent
90 days after rent is due Yes Notification in writing including text
and email if done so prior and
provide documentation to support
claim
90 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
NA
Redlands Ordinance
2908
suspended by
Statewide
Moratorium
Redwood City
Redondo Beach Both Redondo
Beach Order
Summary
of
Emergency
Orders
Rescinded by City
as there is County
and State
Protections
Temporary moratorium on evictions
for the non-payment of rent or
mortgage payments by residential
and commercial tenantsoccupants
impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify
----------SUSPENDED BY GOVERNORS ORDER PER CITY COUNCIL----------
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Rialto Both
(Separate
Ordinances)
Rialto
Residential
Ordinance
Rialto
Commerci
al
Ordinance
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No termination of
residentialcommercial unit based on
non-payment of rent if tenants
inability to pay is directly related to
COVID pandemic Commercial
means structure that at least 50 is
used for commercial activities
In writing including
email day before rent is
due
Yes Documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Richmond Resolution 20-
20
Resolution
77-20
Extending
4th
Supplemen
t
3172020 9302020 No evictions for (1) nonpayment of
rent if tenant demonstrates inability
to pay due to COVID-19 or (2) no
fault evictions unless necessary for
health amp safety
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notification in writing of lost
incomeinability to pay
documentation to support claim
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fee Landlord may not
seek rent that is delayed due to
COVID-19 through eviction
process
NA
Riverside City Both Resolution
No 23558
Riverside
Resolution
Extending
Moratorium
3312020 6302020 temporary moratorium on the
eviction of residential and
commercial tenants due to non-
payment of rent in relation to the
COVID-19 crisis
7 days after rent is due Yes Examples given termination
notices payroll checks pay stubs
bank statements medical bills or
signed letters or statements from an
employer or supervisor explaining
the tenants charged financial
circumstances that support tenants
assertion of an inability to pay
Upon payment of back-
due rent
May not charge or collect late fee
for rent delayed due to reasons
set forth in ordinance
Applies to commercial tenancies
Rosemead Both Ordinance
No 993
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Within 30 days of the rent becoming
due writing includes text message
or email
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
writing includes text
message or email
Landlord shall not charge a late
fee which were unpaid to the
financial impact
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Sacramento Both City of
Sacramento
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Resolution 3172020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 9302020
If a tenant complies with the
requirements of this ordinance a
landlord shall not serve a notice
pursuant to CCP sections 1161 amp
1162 file or prosecute an unlawful
detainer action based on a three-day
pay or quit notice or otherwise
endeavor to evict the tenant for
nonpayment of rent
Must provide written
notice of inability to pay
BEFORE rent is due
See Section 2 Notice must be written Verifiable
documentation is not defined
Does not specify Tenant cannot be accessed late
fees for rent that was deferred
Nothing in this ordinance relieves the tenant of
liability for the unpaid rent after expiration of this
ordinance
Salinas Both EOC
Executive
Order No 01-
2020
Resolution
21814
Extending
Executive
Orders
3202020 Termination of the
local emergency by
Salinas City
Council
Suspends all commercial and
residential evictions within in
corporate boundaries of Salinas
Non payment of rent foreclosure
Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify Does not specify All public housing authorizes in the City are
requested to extend deadlines financial
institutions to request to place moratorium on
foreclosures interpret the broadest possible
protections
San Bernardino Both Executive
Order 2020-
01
3182020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
or City Council
terminates
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
Commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income
San Diego 1022020 Both Ordinance
No O-2177
San Diego
Extension
313127
3122020 Termination of
local emergency or
Executive Order N-
28-20 whichever is
sooner (9302020)
Service of a nonpayment of rent
notice or prosecution of a UD based
on a nonpayment of rent case and
any other action to evict a tenant
where the rent was due on or after
3122020
On or before the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) on or before the
date rent was due must be
objectively verifiable information
Within one (1) week of
providing the notice of
inability to pay all or part
of rent (which is
required to be given in
writing on or before the
date rent is due)
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
The term substantial decrease is not defined but
may be defined at a later date and in any event
shall not exceed a 30 reduction in income
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Francisco Both 5th
Supplement
to Mayor
Proclamation
7272020
Update on
Rules and
Regulation
s
Mayors
Executive
Order
7272020
3232020 8312020 Tenant known by landlord to be
unable to pay rent due to COVID-19
Definition for commercial protected
unit is limited
tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial
impacts related to
COVID-19 For
purposes of this Order
financial impacts
means a substantial loss
of household income
due to business closure
loss of compensable
hours of work or wages
layoffs or extraordinary
out-of-pocket expenses
A financial impact is
related to COVID-19 if
it was caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic
the Mayors
Proclamation the Local
Health Officers
Declaration of Local
Health Emergency or
No No documentation is needed Tenants will have 6
months to pay back
after the expiration of
the order (currently
12302020)
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
SF Mayor COVID-19 Declarations
San Gabriel Both Urgency
Ordinance
No 668
3312020 30 days after exp
of N-37-20 or any
extension thereto
Confirmed
Expired Follow
County Protection
A landlord shall not terminate the
tenancy of an affected tenant for
nonpayment of rent or impose
charge or collect a late fee A
landlord may not serve a notice or
proceed to file an eviction
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing before
the rent is due or other
reasonable time not to
exceed 14 days
Yes True and correct copies of verifiable
documentation to corroborate the
reasons for non-payment
Examples of documentation may be
found in Section 7 (B)
Tenant must notify the
landlord in writing
before the rent is due or
other reasonable time
not to exceed 14 days
A landlord may not impose
charge or collect late fees during
the moratorium
Section 8 provides reasons to eviction permissible
that create just cause for termination There is
potential for relocation payment and security
deposits that are discussed in Section 8(B)
San Jose Eviction and
Rent Freeze
Ordinance
30381
Ordinance
30405 - Rent
Freeze -
through
12312020
SJ City
Council
Minutes June
23rd See
Section 8
3172020 8312020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless Landlord
can demonstrate they served a
Notice of Termination and
termination qualifies as a just cause
as defined by the Urgency
Ordinance
Prior to the expiration of
Notice of Termination
Yes Documentation including but not
limited to (1) letter from employer
citing COVID-19 as reason for
reduced hours or termination (2)
pay stubs (3) bank statements
Prior to expiration of
Notice of Termination
Late fees prohibited Rent Freeze in place Notices served during
moratorium must include forms found here
httpswwwsanjosecagovyour-
governmentdepartments-officeshousingeviction-
moratorium 1) Provide Notice to tenants when
serving termination notice Provide Tenant
Resources Submit copy of the notice of
termination to Housing Dept via US mail or online
San Leandro
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
San Leandro
Meeting
Details
Ordinance
2020-003
FAQs on
Eviction
Moratorium
3232020 Expiration of local
emergency or
Governors
proclamation
whichever is later
Yes Paystubs time cards proof of out-
of-pocket medical expenses related
to CoronavirusCOVID-19 proof of
medical care or quarantine
employer or school notes or
doctors citing the
CoronavirusCOVID-19
Within 30 days after the
date that the rent is due
No late fees for rent delayed due
to the COVID-19
San Marcos Both Ordinance
2020-1485
3162020 6302020 Landlord may not serve a notice file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer for
nonpayment if the landlord knows the
tenant cannot pay all or some rent
due to COVID-19
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
Within (30) days of the
rent becoming due
Late fees may be charged Extended by Ordinance 2020-1486 to6302020
San Mateo Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
2020-03
Ordinance
2020-8
Ordinance
2020-11
3242020 9302020 Moratorium on evictions based on
non-payment of rent for tenants
directly impacted the COVID-19 and
certain no-fault cases unless eviction
is necessary for health and safety
Within 14 day of the rent
becoming due
Yes Bank statements pay stubs or
statements under oath attesting to
circumstances of inability to pay
14 days after the
Landlord provides the
tenant with a copy of the
order
No Late fees for delayed rent Notice Re San Mateo County Emergency
Regulation 2020-001 must be given to T before
serving a notice to pay rent or quit
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
San Pablo
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
San Ramon
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Santa Ana Executive
Order of
Santa Ana
Rent
Freeze
ends
5312020
but
Eviction
Moratorium
s extended
6302020
Mayor
Executive
Order 10-
2020
3172020 Termination of N-
28-20 (9302020)
(1) Service of nonpayment of rent
notice (2) filing nonpayment of rent
eviction (3) prosecuting nonpayment
of rent eviction or (4) otherwise
pursuing eviction
30 days after the date
rent is due
Yes Written notification (text email
included if similar prior
communication) of lost income and
inability to pay full rent due and
provides documentation (does not
specify the extent)
30 days after the date
rent is due
Late fees or eviction action not
allowed for rent delayed for
reasons covered in order
(1) commercial cannot charge rent or evict for
nonpayment of rent if business subject to orders or
otherwise limited or closed to prevent or reduce
spread of COVID-19 and demonstrate lost income
as a result tenant has to pay prorated share of
rent if only partial loss of income (2) no
foreclosure proceedings (3) no late fees or shut
offs for water sewer or parking violations
Santa Barbara Both -
different ord
similar rules
Uncodified
Emergency
Ordinance
City of Santa
Barbara
3172020 5312020 Non-payment of rent and no-fault
eviction notices and UD filings
Not stated Yes Notice must describe the Significant
Negative Change to the Tenantrsquos
Household Financial Condition and
shall include the amount of the rent
or lease payment that the tenant
believes they can make on a
current monthly basis and the
amount the tenant seeks to defer
during the emergency The tenantrsquos
written notice shall include
documentation that establishes the
Significant Negative Change to
Their Household Financial
Condition
20 days after the date
rent is due
Prohibited Must keep medical info Confidential Upon request
of the tenant any residential tenancy which would
by its terms expire before May 31 2020 shall be
extended on the same terms until May 31 2020 or
such later date as specified by action of the City
Council that extends the expiration date of this
ordinance At that time unless the lease specifies
that it would have converted to a month-to-month
tenancy the lease will end The owner shall offer a
one year lease extension pursuant to Santa
Barbara Municipal Code Chapter 2640 at that
time but may deduct from that extension the
amount of time from the original termination date of
the prior lease to 53120 If a tenant who has
invoked the protections of this ordinance and
received a rent deferral wishes to terminate their
tenancy all deferred rent or lease payments shall
be immediately due and payable to the owner or
the ownerrsquos agent upon the effective date of the
termination
Santa Clara Res City of Santa
Clara
Moratorium
Page
Board of
Supervisor
s
Ordinance
100945
Resolution 20-
8860
3242020 9302020 Landlord may not terminate tenancy
of an affected tenant unless
termination is necessary for health
and safety of the tenants neighbors
or landlord
Does not specify time
frame Notice must be in
writing which may
include an email or text
message
Yes Rebuttable presumption documents
include but not limited to Letter
from employer employer paycheck
stubs bank statements
May provide
documentation at any
time prior to execution
of a judgment for
possession
Late fees prohibited for rent
delayed during the Ordinance
and for 120 days thereafter
Landlord may not take action for 90 days after the
expiration of the Ordinance Violations include
unlimited attorneys fees
Santa Clarita Both +
manufacture
home
Ordinance-20-
3
Ordinance
20-4
Ordinance 20-
6
3312020 8312020 Also tied
to N-28-20
From 342020 through expiration no
landlord shall endeavor to evict for
nonpayment of rent restricts no-fault
evictions
Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
Yes Documentation Within 7 days of the rent
becoming due
No late fees Any three-day notices to pay or quit or No-Fault
eviction notices served prior to the effective date
of this ordinance but not yet expired are
automatically deemed served upon the conclusion
of the Moratorium Period
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Santa Cruz 1212020 Comm Ordinance
2020-07
Link to
Agenda for
Ord 5354
3242020 3312021 Shall not terminate a tenancy for
nonpayment of rent
Unspecified Yes demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means
Does not specify Does not specify
Santa Maria Both Emergency
Order and
Regulation
COVID-19
Ordinance
2020-
482020 When rescinded
by the Director of
Emergency
Services
No residential eviction for non-
payment due to financial impacts of
COVID-19 no-fault eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or landlord
For commercial no non-payment if
financially unable to due to COVID-
19
Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent is due tenant
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Writing includes text or
May not collect a late fee for
delayed rental payments
Any medical or financial information kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Santa Monica (Different
Protections for
ResidentialCommercial)
Both Unsigned
Ordinance - 3-
25-20
Fifth
Revised
First
Supplemen
t of the
Director of
OES
22nd
Supplement
of the EO of
the Director
of OES
3142020 9302020 for
Residential
8312020 for
some Commercial
Residential Shall not endeavor to
evict by serving a Notice to Pay or
Quit No fault eviction No Ellis act
No unauthorized occupant no
unauthorized pet or nuisance
unless it endangers health or safety
of other tenants and reason is
stated limits eviction for entry except
certain circumstances Commercial
Protections depend on what type of
commercial tenant you are defined
as (1 2 or 3) See Ordinance
Within 30 days of rent
due date
Yes None None Yes Landlord must ldquoYou might be protected from
eviction under certain circumstances including
nonpayment of rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19 If you are unable to pay rent due to
financial impacts related to COVID-19 you must
provide notice and documentation to your landlord in
writing within 30 days after rent is due You may also
be protected from eviction for certain other reasons
For additional information contact the City of Santa
Monicarsquos Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 458-8400 or
visit santamonicagovcoronavirusrdquo Must be in
language landlord uses for verbal communication for
tenant Landlord must also provide copy of the
Notice with any terminating notice in Bold 12pt
Underline font Must be served win 3 days of filing
UD even without Summons
Santee Res Resolution
023-2020
City
Minutes
Adopting
Sunset of
7312020
(Page 6 amp
7)
3182020 7312020 Cannot serve file or prosecute an
eviction based on nonpayment of
rent and no-fault evictions except to
protect the health safety and welfare
of other residents
Within 30 days after the
date rent becomes due
Yes Medical andor financial
documentation
30 days after the date
rent is due
May not charge or collect late
fees for tenants entitled to the
protections
Scotts Valley Both Ordinance
194
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Protects tenants from eviction of non-
payment of rent based upon
substantial loss of income or out of
pocket medical expenses resulting
from COVID19
Before rent is due must
be in writing Writing
includes text or email
Yes Verifiable documentation to support
the assertion of a covered reason
Landlord must keep the financial or medical
information provided confidential
Seal Beach Both Ordinance
1683-U
472020 Duration of the
local emergency
No landlord shall take any action to
evict for non-payment of rent late
fees or other feescharges if related
to financial impact of COVID no-fault
evictions unless immediately
necessary for the health and safety
of tenants neighbors or the landlord
which shall be confirmed by the
Citys Building Official prior to such
eviction Applies to notices served
or filed on or after 3132020
Within 7 days after the
date rent is due notifies
the landlord in writing
they are unable to pay
the rent due to COVID-
19 AND provides
documentation timely
and evidence that tenant
applied for available
state and federal aid
Yes Tenant must make good faith effort
for documentation written
notification from employers written
documents from doctors multiple
paystubs showing comparisons
medical bills or childcare bills and
bank statements Commercial-
documentation from clients
employers or customers
Within 30 days after the
rent is due
Only after the initial 6 month
repayment period after the
termination of the local
emergency
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and used only to evaluate the tenants
claim
Simi Valley Both DES Order
No 1
3182020 Termination of the
Executive Order
N-28-20
(9302020)
Cant service notice cant evict for
non-payment due to COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
South El Monte Both - See
Columns for
differences
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1244-U
472020 Termination of the
local Citys
emergency
proclamation
Commercial - prohibited from
initiating proceedings for non-fault
evictions or non-payment arising out
of the circumstances related to the
COVID pandemic Does not apply to
eviction process where it began prior
to the effective date of the Ordinance
Residential - 180 Day referral of
residential rent due date in addition
to Executive Order N-37-20
protections
Day before rent
becomes due
commercial tenant
provides notice in writing
Yes Commercial tenant to retain
verifiable documentation supporting
at least one of the reasons for
reduced income
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees costs or other
penalties shall be assessed or
due from the delayed rent during
the 180 day period
Any medical or financial information to be kept
confidential and only used to evaluate the claim
Also applies to long term stay at a hotel motel or
similar establishment Also additional Price
Gouging Ordinance passed
South Pasadena Both Resolution
No 7646
3182020 Duration of the
local emergency
period
Applies to evictions for nonpayment
of rent no-fault evictions and UD
actions based upon such notices
served or filed on or after the date of
this Resolution (3182020)
Not stated None Vague--verifiable information
relating to COVID-19
None Does not specify
South San Francisco Small
business amp
Non-profit
Ordinance
1598-2020
Press Release
5292020
discussing
the County
but not City
extension
482020 5312020 Landlord shall not endeavor to evict
for 1) non-payment of rent due to
COVID-19 or 2) a no fault eviction
unless necessary for health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
Yes Written documentation to support
the claim
Within 14 days of the
rent becoming due
although depending on
the totality
circumstances a longer
period maybe
acceptable
No late fee may be charged or
collected
Prior to taking any action the landlord must first
provide t 1) written notice of this Ordinance (2) the
amount of rent to which the landlord is legally entitled
to ( 3) that this rent is due unless the tenant promptly
establishes in writing to the Landlord that the amount of
rent due qualifies as a Delayed Payment ( 4) that the
notice from the tenant to the landlord referenced in
Section ( d) regarding Delayed Payment must be
provided to the landlord per repayment any notice
served but not expired is deemed served on the
expiration of the ordinance
Stockton residential +
mobile home
Link to
Stockton City
Council
Meeting
Ordinance
2020-06-
09-1402
City County
Meeting
3172020
Second
ordinance
692020
90 days after the
termination of
State or local
emergency uses
judicial council for
timing
Cannot Proceed on the non-payment
of rent landlord may not proceed
with termination unless the tenant
poses an imminent threat to health
and safety of other occupants
Does not specify Does not specify Written objectively verifiable
documentation including not limited
to letter from employer pay stubs
school notification documentation
of DOB doctor note
No late fees imposed for delayed
rent not interest or other
penalties
Sunnyvale Res Fact Sheet
Sunnyvale
3122020 End of local
emergency
Prevents evictions Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Yes Notice from employer employer pay
stubs bank or medical billing
statements
Within 30 days of the
rent being due
Not during the 180 payback
period
A landlord shall hold in confidence all medical or
financial information and only used to evaluate the
tenants claim tenant protections apply during the
180 day repayment period
Temple City Both Memorandum
of March 31
2020
Ordinance
No 20-1041U
3312020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant
is unable to pay rent due to Financial
Impacts related to COVID-19
Landlord may not serve a notice or
file for eviction Also covers no-fault
evictions
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees or surcharge for rent
which were unpaid due to
COVID19
Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Applies to all covered evictions for 6 months after
the expiration Includes unlimited attorneys fees
provision
Torrance Residential
Extended
Commercial
expired
Resolution
No 2020-14
Torrance
FAQs
3162020 Until rescinded Cannot evict for non-payment of rent
for a tenant financially impacted by
COVID19 or any no-fault evictions
unless necessary for the health and
safety of tenants neighbors or
landlord If a landlord is aware of the
above they may not serve a notice
or
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due the
tenant notifies the
landlord in writing In
writing includes emails
and texts as well as
traditional
communication
Yes Documentation Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Medical and financial info Must stay confidential
Cannot demand delayed rent in future eviction
proceedings
Thousand Oaks Both Executive
Order of the
Director of
Emergency
Services No
2020-02
Resolution
2020-016
32420 9302020 Cant serve notice evict or attempt
to evict for Non-payment of rent
arising out of a financial impact of
COVID-19
30 days from the date
rent is due
Yes Notifies or makes reasonable efforts
to notify landlord in writing and
provides documentation
Not specified Does not specify
Truckee Community
Economic
Support and
Response
Ordinance
2020-02
3262020 612020 except
Section 2 which is
in place until term
of N-28-20
Shall not endeavor to evict for non-
payment of rent if the tenant was
financially impacted by COVID-19
Must provide
documentation within 30
days rent is due
documentation or objectively
verifiable information
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
Union City
(See also Alameda
County Ordinance)
Both Ordinance
No 877-20
3242020 Expiration of the
Governors State of
Emergency
whichever is later
No evictions for the non-payment of
rent if there is a substantial decrease
in income or substantial out of pocket
expenses due to the COVID19
pandemic A landlord who knows a
tenant cannot pay cannot serve a 3
day pay or quit or otherwise seek to
evict
Within 10 days after the
rent becomes due the
tenant gives written
notice and provides
documentation to
support the claim
Yes Written documentation or other
objectively verifiable proof
Within 10 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential
Upland (REPEALED) Both Urgency
Ordinance
1937
3312020
Vacaville Both Ordinance
1958
5172020 5312020
Not Extended
No eviction for the non-payment of
rent due to substantial loss of
business or household income due
to COVID-19
Within 30 days after the
rent becomes due
notifies the landlord in
writing and provides
documentation to
support
Yes letter from employer paycheck
stubs showing reduction bank
statements showing a reduction
documentation showing out of
pocket medical expenses letter
from commercial tenant identifying
the section that required closure or
reduce operation
Within 30 days of rent
becoming due
No late fee collected Any financial or medical information must be kept
confidential Prior to taking action landlord must
provide written notice of 1) this Ordinance 2)
amount of rent the landlord is legally entitled to 3)
rent is due unless the tenant promptly establishes
in writing that they qualify for protection 4) notice
from tenant is provided soon thereafter
Vallejo Order of the
Director od
Emergency
Services
3172020 In effect until
emergency
proclamation (20-
026) is terminated
No residential or commercial landlord
may evict for non-payment of rent
no foreclosure evictions
na Yes Documentation NA NA City may not restrict water supply to residential or
business customer for failure to make timely
payment
Ventura Both Original
Ordinance
Ordinance
2020-014
Resolution
Confirming
Emergency
extended to
9132020
3302020 6 months after the
termination of the
local emergency
current local
emergency end
date 9132020
No landlord shall endeavor to evict a
tenant from any rental unit in either of
the following situations (1) for
nonpayment of Rent during the Local
Emergency if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is
unable to pay rent due to financial
impacts related to COVID-19 or (2)
for a No-Fault Eviction unless
necessary for the health and safety
of Tenants neighbors or the
Landlord No notices or filings on or
after 3152020)
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
Yes Documentation may include an
employers letter doctors note
paystubs bank statements or any
other documentation the landlord
deems sufficient Any medical or
financial information provided to the
Landlord shall be held in
confidence and only used for
evaluating the Tenants claim
Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fees for delayed rent
Walnut Creek
(Part of Contra Costas
Protections)
Both Contra Costa
2020-14
BOS Eviction
Moratorium amp
Rent Freeze
Extension
4212020 9302020 Evictions for nonpayment of rent
when tenant demonstrates COVID-
19 related loss of income and notice
to pay or quit was served on or after
312020
Yes Documentation Within 14 days of the
missed rent payment
No late fees and rent increase
restrictions for most units
Watsonville Ordinance
1402-20
3232020 5312020
(Not Extended)
Serving notices for nonpayment
filing and prosecuting UD
BEFORE rent due Yes Demonstrate through
documentation or other objectively
verifiable means the assertion of a
covered reason for delayed
payment
Does not specify Does not specify
West Hollywood Both Ordinance 20-
1101U
Renters
Resources
Page with
other
Ordinance
s
Ordinance20-
1113-U
3162020 9302020 COVID-19 Related Notices for non
payment COVID-19 related for non
payment
Within 30 days from the
date rent is due
Yes None Beginning August 1
tenant needs to provide
documentation within 30
days of the notice to
support the claim
No late fees may be charged or
collected for delayed rent
Commercial tenants with twenty (20) employees or
fewer shall have twelve (12) months to repay their
Landlords for any amounts due and owing
Commercial tenants with twenty one (21) or more
will have 6 months to repay Reporting non-
payment to a credit agency is considered
harassment
ORDINANCE REPEALED
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
JURSIDICTION Last Updated
(after
9252020)
RES
COMM
ORDINANCE 2nd link 3rd link 4th link START DATE END DATE RESTRICTIONS TIME IN WHICH A
TENANT MUST
NOTIFY LANDLORD
VERIFICATION
REQUIRED
TYPE OF VERIFICATION TIME FOR PROVIDING
VERIFICATION
LATE FEE RESTRICTIONS OTHER PROVISIONS
West Sacramento Both Ordinance 20-
5
Ordinance
20-7
Amendmen
t
City of West
Sacramento
website
3182020 Termination of
Exec Order N-28-
20 unless
terminated by City
Council
(9302020)
If a tenant complies with the
requirements a landlord cannot
serve an eviction notice file or
prosecute an unlawful detainer
action based on a three-day pay or
quit notice or otherwise endeavor to
evict the tenant for nonpayment of
rent
Notify the landlord in
writing within 7 days of
the rent becoming due
Yes For residential tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited to copies of payroll
checks or a supervisorrsquos statement
of a reduction in business to
support a reduction in tenantrsquos
income For commercial tenants
documentation may include but is
not limited showing a loss or
revenue or need to temporarily shut
down business
Documentation may be
submitted after the
tenant provides the
landlord with the notice
that the tenant is unable
pay the full amount of
rent
The ordinance does not prevent a landlord from
evicting a tenant who failed to pay rent when due
before the ordinance was adopted or for any other
lease violation
Westminster Both Ordinance
No 2565
3272020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
Prohibitions in pursuit of eviction
due to nonpayment of rent or judicial
foreclosure (1) serve notice (2) file
or prosecute eviction or (3)
otherwise seek to evict
Before the day rent is
due
Yes notification in writing including text
and email and provide
documentation to support claim
30 days after rent is due May not charge or collect late fee
for rent unpaid due to covered
reasons
Whittier Both Ordinance
No 3115
Revised
3242020
3242020 Termination of
Executive Order N-
28-20 (9302020)
No landlord can evict a tenant for
non-payment if the inability to pay is
due to COVID19 the State of
Emergency or following COVID19
precautions
On or before the date
rent is due tenant must
notify landlord in writing
of inability to pay In
writing includes emails
or text messages
Yes Does not specify Within 30 days of the
rent becoming due
No late fee during the 120 day
repayment period after the
expiration of this moratorium
Woodland Both
Separate
ordinances
Urgency
Ordinance
No 1658 -
Residential
Ordinance
1663 -
Commerci
al
Proclamation
Of City
Manager
Extending
Moratorium
enacted
3172020
7282020 No evictionnotice for non-payment
of rent if tenant demonstrates
inability to pay due to COVID-19
30 days after the rent is
due
Yes No But landlord must keep all
medical and financial
documentation in confidence
NA Landlord may not charge or
collect late fees
NA
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