Virginia Supreme Court grants eviction moratorium after Northam request

New efforts to shield people from eviction

The federal ban on evictions is now expired and August rent is due in two days. Lawmakers across the country and in the DMV are looking at ways to keep people in their homes through the pandemic.

RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia Supreme Court has granted a request from Gov. Ralph Northam to suspend judicial proceedings related to evictions for tenants who can’t pay rent.

The court ruled 4-3 on Friday to grant a moratorium on evictions through Sept. 7 as the state grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.

Virginia Supreme Court grants eviction moratorium amid coronavirus pandemic

The Virginia Supreme Court has granted a request from Gov. Ralph Northam to suspend judicial proceedings related to evictions for tenants who can’t pay rent.

That will give the General Assembly and governor time to pass a rent relief package in a special session that is set to start later this month.

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The high court instituted a moratorium in March, but allowed it to expire earlier this summer.

Northam requested another statewide moratorium in late July.