Bay Area Eviction Moratoriums: Comparing Their Bark and Bite

May 4, 2020

By: Charles A. Alfonzo and

Since March 17th, a combined 30 Bay Area Counties and Cities passed Eviction Moratoriums of varying severity in response to the pandemic. The measures, progressively, contain increased tenant protections. Alameda County and Solano County passed ordinances this past week barring evictions for nonpayment of rent related to the pandemic. Several moratoriums impose criminal liability for non-compliance.


Charles A. Alfonzo
Lynn Rivera
Dean Pollack

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May 4, 2020

By: Charles A. Alfonzo and

Since March 17th, a combined 30 Bay Area Counties and Cities passed Eviction Moratoriums of varying severity in response to the pandemic. The measures, progressively, contain increased tenant protections. Alameda County and Solano County passed ordinances this past week barring evictions for nonpayment of rent related to the pandemic. Several moratoriums impose criminal liability for non-compliance.


Charles A. Alfonzo
Lynn Rivera
Dean Pollack

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