Federal renter protections remain in place after Nevada's eviction moratorium ends
Ellen Schmidt / Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak speaks during a news conference on the state's COVID-19 response where he announced a 45-day extension on the state's residential eviction moratorium Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Las Vegas.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 | 8:15 p.m.
When a state moratorium banning evictions expires on Thursday, some distressed tenants will still have federal protections preventing them from being evicted.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention order stopping evictions against those facing hardships brought on by the pandemic is in effect through Dec. 31, local officials said today.
To qualify, tenants must prove that they tried to obtain other assistance and have attempted to make a partial payment, according to Clark County.
They also have to show the inability to pay is the result of a loss in income because of the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Affected residents must complete a declaration form online and present that to their landlord, officials said.
“It’s imperative that those who find themselves in such circumstances learn whether they are covered or not, and, if so, that they take the steps necessary to protect themselves and their families,” Clark County Commission Chairwoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick said.
Some additional restrictions apply, and the federal moratorium does not protect tenants who “engage in criminal activity, threaten other residents, damage property, or violate their lease in some way unrelated to rent and payment,” officials said.
Additional state and local government assistance could also be available through the Nevada Housing Division and a statewide rental mediation program.