By Nia Bender
COLORADO SPRINGS – Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order to extend Colorado’s moratorium on evictions until January 31st. The federal moratorium continues as well, banning landlords from removing tenants in many cases.
In a statement, Polis’ office says an influx of housing aid and other relief money may be enough to reduce the need for those extra protections. Colorado’s landlords can take renters to court and ask a judge to determine whether or not they qualify for the federal protections. The federal protections are available for people who attest that they’ve tried to get help with rent, make less than $99,000 per year for an individual, have been financially affected by covid-19, and face potential homelessness.
