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Detroit court extends moratorium on evictions due to COVID-19

Posted at 9:35 AM, May 23, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-23 09:35:12-04

(WXYZ) — The 36th District Court is extending its period of limited operations previously announced on March 13 to coincide with the extension of Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order.

The current safeguards in place due to COVID-19 will now extend through Friday, June 12, according to the court. The court’s moratorium on evictions will also extend through June 12.

You can check the court’s website for further updates and information.

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