Thousands of renters across the U.S. who have been unable to pay their rent because of financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic are now facing eviction following the expiration of the federal eviction moratorium Sunday. But for Californians, protection from eviction is still in place — for now.

Moratoriums on evictions issued by the state and separately by Los Angeles County are still active but are set to expire soon unless extended again.

For now, there is “no need to panic,” said Shanti Singh, communications and legislative director for Tenants Together, which advocates for renters’ rights statewide.

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