CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation for rent relief, tenant protection
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday to extend the state’s eviction moratorium through September and clear tenants’ rent debt.
As a result of AB 832, the state’s rent relief program will cover all past-due and prospective rent payments for eligible tenants. The state’s emergency rental assistance program will also cover utility bills, according to a press release for Newsom’s office.
“Under AB 832, California will significantly increase cash assistance to low-income tenants and small landlords under the state’s $5.2 billion rent relief program, making it the largest and most comprehensive COVID rental protection and rent relief program of any state in the nation,” the press release reads.
The press release adds that the program will prioritize cities and counties with “unmet needs.” In addition, the bill reforms certain judicial processes to help tenants and landlords obtain rental assistance.
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