Eviction Moratorium and Rent Relief Upcoming Workshops

On January 29, the State of California adopted legislation (SB 91) extending the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief Act (AB 3088). SB 91’s COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act provides eviction protections for non-payment of rent from March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 for residential tenants experiencing COVID-19 financial hardship. Qualified tenants can stay in their home even if they can’t pay the rent as long as they follow all notice and payment requirements. All residential properties in Mountain View are covered, including single-family homes, condos and townhomes, duplexes, apartments, mobile homes and mobile home spaces and other types of residential rental units. Tenants are protected by, and tenants and landlords must follow, the State’s eviction moratorium requirements. It is important that tenants and landlords know that the State law has different noticing and past-due rent repayment requirements than the City’s previous law. SB 91 also provides financial assistance to residential tenants and small property owners impacted by COVID-19. See below.

Mountain View COVID-19 Rent Relief Program: The Program provides up to $3,000 per month of rental assistance for up to two months for qualifying Mountain View tenants impacted by COVID-19. The Community Services Agency (CSA) administers the program. Tenants can apply by contacting CSA via email at RentHelp@CSACares.org or calling (650) 968-0836 to leave a voicemail. Email inquiries are preferred. State Tenant Rent Relief: The County of Santa Clara will administer the program for tenants in Santa Clara County. Tenants apply through the County and must income quality for the program (50% up to 80% of Area Median Income - AMI). State Landlord Rent Relief: The State will administer the program for landlords. Landlords apply using a new portal created by the State. Tenants must qualify for the program (50% up to 80% of AMI) and landlords who accept the funds must agree to waive 20% of the rental debt. This funding covers past due rent from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

March 11 and 25, 2021: CSFRA Property Registration (3:00 p.m.) March 18, 2021: Reasonable Accommodations and ADA Compliance (6:30 p.m.) March 23, 2021: HUD Certified Mortgage Counseling Overview (4:00 p.m.) April 15, 2021: Maintaining Habitability (3:00 p.m.) May 13, 2021: Understanding the CSFRA for Realtors (10:00 a.m.) June 17, 2021: Landlord Rights and Responsibilities under the CSFRA (3:00 p.m.

Eviction Moratorium: March 30, April 27 and May 25, 2021 (3:00 p.m.) (mountainview.gov/emwebinars) State Rent Relief Application Assistance: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021 (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) (mountainview.gov/rspclinics)

Every Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. mountainview.gov/rspclinics