Declaring a local state of emergency does not automatically impose an eviction moratorium; imposing an eviction moratorium requires a separate, specific governmental action.
October 14, 2025
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Distinction between emergency declarations and tenant-protection measures.
Los Angeles County's eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in multiple lawsuits.
October 14, 2025
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Eviction moratoria enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles County led to legal challenges.