The CDC’s Eviction Moratorium and the Pending Lawsuit to Stop It
Two weeks ago, on September 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) relied on little-known statutory powers to issue a temporary moratorium for most residential evictions, with a stated goal of reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19. We provided an explanation of the CDC’s order in an earlier alert.
Last week, a lawsuit was filed in federal court, on behalf of a landlord, seeking to halt or overturn the Order.
