In June 2021, Rochelle Walensky, Director of the CDC extended the eviction moratorium until July 30, 2021.  At that time, the intention was to allow any further extensions absent an unexpected change in the trajectory of the global pandemic.  Enter stage right the Delta variant which has increased the number of COVID-19 cases across the United States.  As a result, the CDC has extended the moratorium until October 3, 2021 to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.  The CDC Order issued on August 3, 2021 (“Order”) is not a blanket extension of the pre-existing Order.

The Order is limited to those areas experiencing “substantial transmission”.  The Order however states that if landlords are not currently in a “substantial transmission” county but later receive the “substantial transmission” designation then landlords must comply with the mandates of the Order.

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