Eviction

Council members passed two ordinances Thursday, both centered on renters. One could help renters stave off eviction, and the other is intended to prevent landlord backlash when tenants organize.

Bans against most evictions in the city and county have been in place for much of the pandemic. Local officials are beginning to phase out these protections.

Los comisionados del condado de Travis también ordenaron el martes que los residentes del complejo de apartamentos Rosemont at Oak Valley, en el sur de Austin, reciban ayuda para encontrar viviendas alternativas si la necesitan.

Residents at the Rosemont at Oak Valley apartment complex were told to move out by the end of the month. Travis County commissioners Tuesday voted to stop the evictions and help the residents find housing.

Most renters in Austin and Travis County continue to be protected from eviction after local officials extend a moratorium on evictions another two months.

The ban on evictions for many residential tenants and some commercial renters will stay in effect until Feb. 1.

The Texas Supreme Court is letting its ban on eviction proceedings expire today, meaning that starting tomorrow there is no longer a state ban on a…

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