As California sees coronavirus case numbers creep up and the delta variant continue to spread, more businesses and government officials are requiring that residents show proof of vaccination to enter certain spaces. How to prove your COVID-19 vaccination: Here are some options for what you can show to prove you’re vaccinated if someone asks, according […]
June Guidance for REALTORS® & COVID
• U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Alabama REALTORS® re Eviction Ban • Eviction Moratorium Extension – CA; L.A. County: Federal (UPDATED 6/24) • Open House & Showings Guidelines • C.A.R.’s Quick Guide Supreme Court Ruling – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 29, refused to lift a ban on evictions for tenants who have […]
Open Houses Back, or Are They?
As of last Thursday, open houses are allowed in California, with restrictions (see Open House Update), and in most places home showings require an appointment. Anyone who enters the property (including, seller, buyer and agents) are required to complete a Property Entry Advisory and Declaration (PEAD) form. But there’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Appeal Delays Judge’s Ruling to Lift Eviction Ban; CA Status
A U.S. District Court judge for the District of Columbia ruled last week that the CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium is unlawful, striking down the ban and delivering relief to housing providers who haven’t been able to collect rent from struggling tenants for more than a year. But the struggle for housing providers isn’t over. The U.S. […]
Moratorium Extended to June 30
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that it is extending its nationwide eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021 (matching the California moratorium, already in place until June 30. See more details in CVAR Connect). The order was put into place Sept. 4, 2020, but has been challenged in court across numerous states and localities in […]
Eviction Moratorium for Tenants, Landlords
The Trump Administration’s new eviction moratorium, announced Sept. 1, gives the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authority to bar landlords from evicting most tenants for non-payment of rent through Dec. 31. The moratorium coincides with legislation signed Aug. 31 by Gov. Gavin Newsom (see details here). The new rules, which go into effect as […]
How to Properly Clean, Disinfect Your Office
Due to the new nature of the coronavirus, many offices are struggling to issue policies and responses to stop its spread. Here are the cleaning and disinfection steps currently recommended by the CDC: 1. Know the difference between cleaning and disinfection Cleaning, or simply taking out the garbage or giving the floor a sweep, is […]
4 Tips: Stop Spread of Germs at Open Houses
It has been the worst flu season in nearly a decade. And with the number of people coming and going during open houses, there’s potential for the epidemic to spread in your clients’ homes. Here are a few suggestions from Re-Bath, a bathroom remodeling company, for keeping the bug at bay in your listings. Sanitize […]