HB 5962 Summary

• Prohibits landlords from terminating tenancies or issuing eviction notices for nonessential residential evictions from the bill's effective date through 60 days after the COVID-19 emergency termination.

• Prevents courts from accepting eviction filings, entering possession judgments, issuing writs of restitution, or scheduling eviction-related hearings for nonessential residential evictions during the same period.

• Tolls all relevant time periods and deadlines for eviction proceedings from March 10, 2020 through 60 days after the COVID-19 emergency ends, including service requirements and appeal deadlines.

• Prohibits enforcement of writs of restitution or eviction orders for nonessential residential evictions during the protection period.

• Defines "nonessential eviction" as evictions for nonpayment of rent, no-fault evictions, or evictions for cause that do not involve criminal activity or lease violations affecting health or safety.