Emergency Rules on Evictions and Foreclosures
On April 6, 2020, California Courts issued Emergency Rules on Evictions and Foreclosures. The Judicial Council adopted the emergency rules for all California courts. The rules effectively stays all evictions and foreclosures except those necessary to protect the health and safetly of the public. The new emergency rules are applicable to all evictions and foreclosures in California Courts, whether they are based on a tenant’s missed rent payment or another reason. The new rule will apply to evictions and foreclosures for 90 days from when Governor Newsome lifts the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, or until it