State law extending eviction moratorium offers little help to struggling S.J. renters

CALIFORNIA HAS EXTENDED eviction protections for millions of residents, but advocates fear it’s too little and too late to help thousands of San Jose tenants on the brink of losing their homes.

Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, acting in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s absence, recently signed legislation to temporarily protect Californians from eviction for past due rent if they applied for state financial assistance prior to March 31. Moving forward, these tenants can’t be kicked out of their homes for old rent, but can be evicted for failing to pay rent on future months. Tenants who haven’t applied for state relief receive no protection under the new law, which extends through June 30.