California Governor Gavin Newsom on March 16 issued an executive order to help protect renters and homeowners during the coronavirus pandemic.
The executive order (pdf) authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures, and protects against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by COVID-19 and will remain in effect through May 31, 2020 unless extended. It also requests banks and other financial institutions halt foreclosures and related evictions.
