HB4181 Summary

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

• Bars courts from accepting eviction filings, entering possession judgments, issuing writs of restitution, or scheduling court events for nonessential residential evictions during the same period.

• Tolls all statutes of limitations, time periods for service, appearance deadlines, and appeal periods for eviction proceedings and related claims from March 10, 2020 through 60 days after COVID-19 emergency ends.

• Prohibits late fees for unpaid rent from March 10, 2020 through 60 days after emergency termination if tenant provided notice within 30 days of missed payment showing COVID-19 financial hardship.

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