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CDC Announces Nationwide Eviction Prohibition
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will formally issue an Order under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act to temporarily halt residential evictions effective on … more
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AG Paxton Issues Opinion on City and County Imposed Eviction Restrictions
On August 7, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion addressing a request from Sen. Brandon Creighton questioning the validity of orders adopted by local governmental entities, operating … more
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President Trump Issues Executive Orders Addressing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners
On August 8, President Trump signed an executive order stating that it is the, “policy of the United States to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, residential evictions and foreclosures…the … more
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TX Supreme Court CARES Act Affidavit Requirement and Travis County Evictions Moratorium Extension
On July 22, the Texas Supreme Court updated a previous order extending an affidavit requirement through August 24 for all eviction proceedings. The order states the property must certify whether or … more
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FHFA Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend their single-family moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until at least August 31, 2020. The … more
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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Becomes Law
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (HR 7010) was signed into law on June 5, 2020. This bill modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans made to small businesses under the … more
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City of Austin Passes CARES Act Landlord Disclosure Requirement
Attention all MH Community owners with interests in the City of Austin:
The City of Austin passed an ordinance requiring that if a resident submits a written request asking if the property is … more
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Evictions Update and Local Jurisdictions
In these unprecedented times we continue to navigate our ever-changing environment. The layers of government actions spanning from federal, state, and then down to counties and cities can prove a … more
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TX Eviction Courts Re-Open Tuesday, May 19
The Texas Supreme Court has announced that beginning on Tuesday, May 19, eviction proceedings can resume. This ends the eviction moratorium originally put into place until April 30, but then … more
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Texas Begins to Re-Open on May 1
Gov. Abbott announced that starting on May 1, “Phase I” of the state’s re-opening process will begin. In addition to the governor’s prior order allowing essential businesses to remain open (which … more