The CDC Eviction Moratorium Has Been Extended
Posted on: August 4, 2021
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The CDC eviction moratorium has been extended until October 3, 2021. You can learn more about your rights as a tenant while the moratorium is in place here. The ban on evictions for nonpayment of rent only applies to communities with "substantial" and "high" levels of community spread of COVID-19. Currently, all parishes in Louisiana fall into this category and so the CDC ban applies. You can check your parish's current status here. Under "7 day totals" you will see a figure that says "XXX per 100k". If the number is higher than 50.99 your parish is covered.
To qualify for protection under the moratorium, you must fill out a declaration form and provide it to your landlord. You can download a copy of the declaration form here.
If you have questions or need legal help with an eviction contact Southeast Louisiana Legal Services at 844-244-7871. If you are in the New Orleans area you can call 504-529-1000 x.223.