Q: Clarification on issue date/date served for an eviction
I was told that evictions on or after April 1, 2020 for no cause are unenforceable. The date of service on the form is the 31st of March but the notice was mailed only.
Is the 31st the applicable date or is it the 4 days after since it was only mailed? I'm trying to figure out if technically it's considered before or after April 1st.
I know there is still a lot of unknowns with COVID19 and everything. I'm trying to get as much clarification as possible knowing that things could easily change.
Thanks
A: Things that require written notice, such as no-cause termination notices, are technically served on the day they are mailed and the compliance date is extended the 4 days (including day of mailing). That means the landlord likely avoided violating the Governor's moratorium order and thus is not exposed to a possible misdemeanor charge. The notice is still unenforceable under the Governor's Executive Order 20-13 until at least June 22, 2020.
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