What protections does the Governor’s March 27th executive order put in place for residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Executive Oder N-37-20 allows tenants who meet the requirements discussed below to remain in their residence for an extended period of time by delaying the court proceedings required to remove the tenants from the residence.  The Order also prohibits a writ of possession from being issued against tenants who meet the qualifications discussed below.  A writ of possession is an order from the court that authorizes the Sheriff to evict occupants from the property, and return possession to the landlord.


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1. I’ve heard the Governor of California put a moratorium on evictions. What is that?
2. What protections does the Governor’s March 27th executive order put in place for residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
3. Who qualifies for the protections created in the Governor’s March 27th executive order regarding residents who are financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
4. How long is the Governor’s March 27th executive order in effect? What happens once the order expires?
5. Are there any other protections for renters during the COVID-19 pandemic?
6. Does the Governor’s March 27 executive order require a landlord/property manager/owner to forgive the rent that a resident cannot afford to pay due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemi