As the coronavirus continues to spread, companies, government agencies and organizations across the nation are responding, HousingWire.com reported. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez yesterday declared a state of emergency in the county. As a result, the Miami-Dade County police will temporarily suspend eviction notices until further notice. And the Florida county is not alone in these actions. According to the <em>San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News</em>, the city is moving forward with a moratorium on evictions. The moratorium, which is expected to receive final approval from the San Jose City Council in the next few weeks, will be in effect for at least 30 days. San Jose council members will also consider adding small businesses under commercial leases to the eviction moratorium at their meeting next week. In addition, they will consider setting aside a pool of additional public funds for San Jose renters and small businesses to access if needed to meet their rent payments. This comes on the heels of FHFA and FHA reminding servicers that mortgage relief options exist as coronavirus spreads. Fannie Mae also sent out an email on March 5, reminding borrowers about forbearance opportunities if they are impacted by COVID-19.
