Everett to suspend evictions during coronavirus pandemic

EVERETT — In a time of uncertainty, Everett tenants who can’t afford to pay rent may not lose their homes right away.

Mayor Cassie Franklin signed an emergency order on Tuesday, banning residential evictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The temporary moratorium stops landlords from evicting people for not paying rent on time. It also prohibits late fees and other fines from stacking up.

The Everett City Council will be asked to ratify the order at its Wednesday night meeting.

“We’re feeling the economic impact of the novel coronavirus throughout our community,” Franklin said in a news release. “With so many businesses closing or reducing operations to protect public health, many workers are losing wages. This is not a time for people to be losing their homes.”

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