Eviction Ban Overturned, Rent Repayment Promised

On Wednesday, May 5th, Federal Judge Dabney Friedrich overturned the CDC’s national eviction moratorium. Source.  While Tiner Property management is very happy to see the Federal court acknowledge private property rights - and that the CDC’s eviction ban was an overstep of their authority - this Federal court decision will NOT impact California property owners.The California eviction moratorium will remain in place until July 1, 2021. Source. 

Governor Newsom has promised 100% rent repayment to landlords whose low-income tenants have been unable to pay all or part of their rent. California has reported an unprecedented $76 billion dollar surplus, with an anticipated additional $26 billion of federal aid.  Governor Newsom has laid out a plan for utilizing the extra $100 billion in funds that includes $5 billion to be allocated to pay past due rent balances. Source. 

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency began accepting applications from Tenants and Landlords for the “Sacramento Emergency Rental Assistance (SERA) Program on March 11 for past due rents from March 2020 - March 2021.  SHRA opened the application period for tenants with past due rents April 2021 - June 2021 on May 11.  All applications already submitted for the original coverage period will also be considered for the new extended period without any need to reapply.  Tiner Properties is helping with the SHRA application process for the few clients we have whose tenants have been unable to keep up on their payments. Landlords with delinquent tenants that are not professionally managed by Tiner Property Management may apply for state funds here.

Tiner Properties is thankful for our excellent tenants (due to our thorough screening process). We have less than 1% of tenants with a balance due exceeding one month’s rent - in a time when it is estimated that 25% of tenants nationally are delinquent.  The vast majority of the homeowners to whom we provide service live in town and own just one rental property.  Many are retired and rely on the monthly rental income as their primary source of income.  We have done our utmost to treat all affected by the pandemic with respect and understanding, and have seen tenants and owners taking care of each other in a manner that is a testament to the human spirit.