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* UPDATED x1 * Pritzker announces he’s extending eviction ban, but with a small catch

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* The governor announced today that he would be extending the state’s eviction moratorium by another 30 days…

But landlords and property owners are a crucial part of Illinois housing cycle, just as much as renters, and they deserve protection, too.

So with input from smaller landlords and property owners, this new moratorium will ensure that the rents are paid by tenants who may have been taking advantage of the eviction moratorium but are in fact able to pay to make their monthly rent payments in line with the CDC eviction ban on renters, who have earned no more than $99,000 in annual income or $198,000 as joint filers for this calendar year are covered under this extension.

Renters who are unable to pay will be required to submit a declaration form to their landlord certifying that they are unable to pay their rent due to the substantial loss of income or an increase in out of pocket expenses stemming from the pandemic. This form will be available on the Illinois Housing Development Authority website for easy access.

Please pardon all transcription errors.

*** UPDATE *** Press release…

The following statement can be attributed to Michael Mini, executive vice president of the Chicagoland Apartment Association:

“We are grateful that Governor Pritzker has fine-tuned his residential eviction moratorium rules so landlords are not taken advantage of by tenants who withhold rent payments without cause or demonstrated financial losses due to COVID-19. In tens of thousands of instances, landlords are working with tenants in offering extended grace periods and manageable payment plans. The amended eviction moratorium announced today by Governor Pritzker provides for greater accountability by non-paying bad actors who have refused to communicate with their landlords to demonstrate their need for assistance, enabling landlords to better assist tenants truly in need.

The pandemic indeed threatens the financial viability of both tenants and landlords across Illinois as we all face unprecedented pressures. We need more federal funding to ensure renters experiencing hardships can keep paying their rent and property owners can cover their operating costs and maintain safe living conditions for their residents. We join the call in urging members of the Illinois delegation to proactively push for another federal government relief package.”

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 2:41 pm

Comments

All you have to do is submit a paper form? Sounds like a solid solve.

Comment by PrairieStateSense Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:07 pm
Major major props to Allan Axelrod who’s been hounding the Gov ab this since like, Aug or Sep.

Comment by Adam Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:22 pm
And what about tenants whose leases expired say about six months ago who’ve refused to leave?

Comment by Will Rez Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:22 pm
Extending the moratorium is better than not extending it, but, again, we need a more comprehensive backstop for landlords–particularly small landlords–and relief from the banks that hold apartments’ mortgages.

I don’t think free riding is a major problem here–most people want to pay their rent if at all possible–but requiring delinquent tenants to affirm that they can’t pay can only help the small number of landlords affected by that.

Comment by Benjamin Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:29 pm
More than fair.

This wrinkle should divide a few things fairly quickly

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:32 pm
Is lying on the declaration a punishable offense? If not, this does nothing. Also, isn’t eviction court closing or closed?

Comment by 1st Ward Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:35 pm
aaaaaaaw…the poor landlords. LOL

Comment by Shaun Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:45 pm
I am glad there are now some restrictions on this program to protect landlords.
But in order to get nearly all people to comply with Covid-safety precautions and programs, we need an income replacement program as soon as possible (I know, I know, I’m preaching to the choir). But good on JB for this. The only one mad about it so far is Amy Jacobson.

Comment by Bothanspy Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:58 pm
@Wil Rez I dont know if this would work but I suppose if their lease ended and they will not move you could raise their rent a few hundred dollars a month.

Comment by DuPage Saint Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:59 pm
Everything is relative, but this is hardly help to most landlords as at those income levels there are very few who are tenants. No one making 99k (or 198 jointly) a year is renting a $750-1000 apt. This will apply to very few tenants. IMHO

Comment by burbanite Monday, Nov 16, 20 @ 4:16 pm