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For more information about illegal evictions, visit:  \n[rb.gy/vvkvgo](rb.gy/vvkvgo).  \n5  \nYou may be eligible for free legal assistance. If you received an eviction letter or have an eviction filed against you in court, visit:  \n[rb.gy/nsr0yj](rb.gy/nsr0yj).  \n2  \nIf your landlord gives you an eviction letter or tells you to leave, you DO NOT HAVE TO LEAVE unless a judge orders it. You have the right to a court hearing.  \nNew state and federal rules may protect you against eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic, includingthe CDC eviction moratorium. To find out if you are eligible and download the form to give your landlord, visit: [rb.gy/e9a7tk](rb.gy/e9a7tk. For)[. For](rb.gy/e9a7tk. For)[ ](rb.gy/e9a7tk. For)information on state protections, visit: [rb.gy/s1z1hw](rb.gy/s1z1hw).  \nFor more information about your rights when facing eviction, visit: [rb.gy/ojrqoc](rb.gy/ojrqoc).  \n4  \n6  \nThere are new resources for both tenants and owner-occupants  \nto help keep you in your home  \n\n| For Tenants |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Fallen behind on rent\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Help applying for rental assistance in your area:\u003Cbr>[rb.gy/oc1aut](rb.gy/oc1aut) | \u003Cbr>Received a verbal or written threat of eviction from your landlord\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Legal help from the COVID Eviction Legal Help Project:\u003Cbr>[rb.gy/nsr0yj](rb.gy/nsr0yj) | \u003Cbr>Received court papers for an eviction\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Legal help from the COVID Eviction Legal Help Project:\u003Cbr>[rb.gy/nsr0yj](rb.gy/nsr0yj) |\n| \u003Cbr>Assistance on your case from a tenant advocate in your area:\u003Cbr>[rb.gy/ylenru](rb.gy/ylenru)\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Information on where to find more resources: Call 2-1-1 |  |  |\n\n\n| For Owner-Occupants |\n| --- |\n| |","cbCaiqrci8E0alWn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqrci8E0alWn","pdf",567678,"English","# Tenant Rights and Protections\n## Legal Requirements for Eviction\n## Prohibited Landlord Actions\n## Available Resources for Tenants\n## Legal Assistance and Rental Aid","[{\"question\":\"Can a landlord lock me out without a court order?\",\"answer\":\"No, it is illegal for a landlord to change your locks or turn off utilities to force you out without a judge's permission.\"},{\"question\":\"Do I have to move immediately if my landlord gives me an eviction notice?\",\"answer\":\"No, you are not required to leave unless a judge orders it; you have the right to a court hearing.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can I find help if I have fallen behind on rent?\",\"answer\":\"You can visit the rental assistance portal at rb.gy/oc1aut or contact local tenant advocacy services for support.\"}]","Eviction Resource Guide - Tenant Rights and Assistance | PDF",1789633052]