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If you have followed what has been happening with Eviction Extensions, you will notice the moratorium extension has once again been extended. The CDC has put a halt to residential evictions since August 3rd one more time. They want to ensure those who are displaced do not spread Covid-19. Their main fear is if people …

The verdict is out, ended then extended: what this new ban means for landlords! Right as the eviction moratorium ends, the CDC issues a new one that will last until October 3rd. This discussion comes as more cases of the Covid delta variant spreads across the country. What does this new eviction moratorium mean for …

Just when we thought the Eviction Moratorium was finally over, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) extended it to July 31, 2021. But with COVID cases dropping across Houston and the country, why did the CDC extend the deadline? Eviction Moratorium’s purpose The CDC created the Eviction Moratorium at the start of the pandemic to …

When the pandemic struck, thousands of citizens were put out of work. Meaning that they had no way of affording rent or bills. This is when the Federal Eviction moratorium was put into place. This moratorium provided much-needed relief for renters struggling to make due on their rent. However, the rent would need to be …

If you are in the process of selling or buying a home, it’s a great idea to have a real estate lawyer. At The Okonji Law Office, we have a very skilled real estate attorney ready to assist you with your next real estate purchase. Real estate lawyers specialize in knowing the laws, rules, and …

Buying real estate in today’s market and any legal matters pertaining to it can be confusing, but at the Okonji Law Office, we can help! The real estate market is really just a wide sea of paperwork once you’ve found the perfect place. Between getting a mortgage, drawing up an offer, and finalizing closing costs, …

If you aren’t aware of the landlord-tenant issues in light of the eviction moratorium are, then here’s what you need to know! First things first, if you are unaware of what an eviction moratorium is, we’ll clear that up. An eviction moratorium is a temporary prohibition of evicting tenants. In this case, the CDC made …