On July 21, 2020 the Richmond City Council extended the Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Moratorium through September 30, 2020.  Under the Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Moratorium, a landlord may not terminate a commercial or residential tenancy for the following reasons:

  • The tenant fails to pay rent because of a Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic related financial impact;
  • Any no-fault eviction, unless necessary for the health and safety of tenants, neighbors, or the landlord.

The Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Moratorium makes serving a three-day notice to pay rent or quit, terminate a tenancy, or filing a related unlawful detainer unlawful.

Click here to find out how to qualify for the Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Mortarium.

Richmond tenants are also protected by the Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Rent Increase Moratorium.  Click here to read our article about it.

Click here to read the unabridged Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction MoratoriumExtension.

If you are a Richmond tenant with questions about your rights under the Richmond Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Eviction Moratorium or have questions about, Richmond Rent Control, the Richmond Rent Ordinance, or California Rent Control (AB 1482), contact Astanehe Law to speak with an experienced tenant attorney.