Governor Cooper Extends Moratorium on Utility Cut Offs and Implements Evictions Moratorium
Date postedJune 1, 2020
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 142 to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on evictions. The Order goes into effect May 30, 2020 with the Governor’s signature.
The Order’s evictions moratorium:
- Is effective immediately and lasts for 3 weeks;
- Would prevent landlords from initiating summary ejections or other eviction proceedings against a tenant for nonpayment or late payment of rent;
- Prevents landlords from assessing late fees or other penalties for late or nonpayment;
- Prevents the accumulation of additional interest, fees, or other penalties for existing late fees while this Order is in effect;
- Requires landlords to give tenants a minimum of six months to pay outstanding rent;
- Requires leases to be modified to disallow evicting tenants for reasons of late or nonpayments; and
- Makes clear that evictions for reasons related to health and safety can take place.
Have questions?
Join AANC’s Legal Update webinar on June 9 at 1:00 pm with Chris Loebsack as he reviews Governor Cooper and Chief Justice Beasley latest Orders, addresses eviction moratoriums and discusses the impact this will have on the rental community.
While this webinar is free, please register to reserve your spot!