Residential evictions halted through March 31 under federal order

by Kate Shunney

A previous order from the federal government that stopped evictions of people from rental properties due to overdue rent during the COVID pandemic has been extended through March 31.

Originally, that halt to evictions was set to run out on January 31.

The order means a landlord or property owner can’t legally kick a renter or occupant out of their property for non-payment of rent. Landlords still have the right to pursue…