Local housing advocates are praising a new federal rule intended to strengthen the national eviction moratorium. They say it gives tenants around Atlanta a valuable tool.
The rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau adds a new requirement for third-party debt collectors. Before they file for eviction, they have to let tenants know a moratorium is in place.
According to the federal agency, the policy, which went into effect this week, wouldn’t affect landlords. But it would cover property managers and attorneys who start cases on behalf of landlords.
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