Supreme Court Strikes Down CDC Eviction Moratorium

The Supreme Court suspended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eviction moratorium in some states in the country despite the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic. The suspension means that millions of Americans who were once protected from paying rent will no longer have the privilege.

The end of the eviction moratorium came after some landlords in Georgia and Alabama opposed the recent extension of the moratorium enforced by the CDC, intended to run for two months, starting from August 3 to October 3. The Supreme Court concurred with the respective groups, stating that the agency had no power to enforce such a decision. In an eight-page opinion, the Supreme Court stated that bodies like the CDC have no power to act unlawfully, even if such decisions were intended to benefit the public.

The High Court had made a similar judgment concerning the issue once. A judge in Washington D.C. revealed that powers granted to the CDC didn’t include restricting evictions or extending the moratorium for rental defaulters. However, Judge Friedrich stated that the Biden administration could appeal for the extension to hold.

CDC’S END OF EVICTION MORATORIUM DIVIDES THE SUPREME COURT

Not all justices concurred with realtors and housing groups’ opinions to end the moratorium. Justice Stephen G. Breyer and two other liberal justices of the Supreme Court said that the decision to and the eviction moratorium was untimely and rash. According to these judges, most countries

are dealing with high rates of the pandemic, and it was only natural for the public to support CDC’s decision regarding the moratorium. A White House Spokesperson stated that the eviction would put many American families at risk of contracting the virus.

Several realtors were pleased with the court’s decision to end the moratorium, describing it as ”necessary” from a legal perspective and equality point of view. The decision will bring an end to illegal policies that subject housing providers to financial hardships due to non-payment of rents. According to the providers, the decision by the Supreme Court will re-establish property rights in the country.

The Biden administration has had a strong opinion on the eviction moratorium, but the American President stated that their hands were full amid the pressure from groups to end the moratorium. Although the administration sent a brief to the court in June to persuade Congress for an extension, it was challenged by the legislators. They noted that the reason for the extension was from a political point of view. A year of the moratorium was enough for the citizens.

Despite the end of the moratorium, the CDC could temporarily suspend evictions in areas with high transmission cases. The health agency said that a majority of United States Counties were experiencing high levels of transmission. Tenants may still be protected by the CDC and state restrictions. It’s estimated that about six million renters will face eviction after the August ruling by the Supreme Court.

Don’t allow the end of the eviction moratorium to render you homeless. You can still get the best affordable deals with the right realtor behind you. Contact Eric L. Frazier for assistance with purchasing a home or investment property. Eric L. Frazier MBA is a licensed Mortgage Advisor NMLS 461807 and can be reached at 800-2611634 ext. 703.

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References

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