In response to the coronavirus pandemic,the California Judicial Council adopted an emergency court rule that effectively stops all evictions, other than those necessary to protect public health and safety. The rule is applicable to all courts and to all unlawful detainer actions, whether they are based on a tenant’s missed rent payment or another reason. This new court rule will apply until 90 days after the Governor lifts the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, or until it is amended or repealed by the Judicial Council.

In addition, the Judicial Council adopted an emergency rule related to foreclosures. This rule also applies until 90 days after the Governor lifts the COVID-19 state of emergency.

For further details and the full text of the court rule, see here.