AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Local leaders have extended protections that prohibit most evictions within the City of Austin and Travis County through February 1, 2021.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown both extended their orders Thursday afternoon.
The orders prevent landlords from issuing Notices to Vacate, as well as removing or seizing a tenant's property. The orders also cover commercial tenants who operate a childcare business, live-music venue, arts venue, or restaurant or bar.
Under the orders, landlords are allowed to issue Notices to Vacate if a tenant or a member of their household poses an imminent threat of physical harm, criminal activity, or property damage, or if an insured casualty loss makes the premises totally unusable.
The updated orders are available on the City of Austin's website and the Travis County website.