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ATTENTION HOUSTONIANS:


As of Friday, 6/26/2020, Judge Hidalgo announced Harris County has officially moved to threat level red. There is no official order mandating the county to stay-in-place, but staying at home is urged.


As of Tuesday, 3/31/2020, official reports state Harris County’s stay-at-home order may warrant an extension till April 30, 2020, as COVID-19 spreads.


Houston-area recovery fund set up in midst of COVID-19 crisis – On Thursday, 3/26/2020, Harris County Judge Hidalgo officially announced a new recovery fund for those suffering the most economic distress due to the COVID-19 outbreak.


The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law last month. 


By Hugo Diaz

The CARES Act was signed into law in order to provide economic stimulus and financial relief for businesses and individual consumers. The Act includes the following relief provisions for businesses, investors, and consumers engaged in the real estate industry:


    

  • Temporary suspension on foreclosures and evictions for certain commercial and residential properties that receive federal assistance;
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  • The right to request a forbearance with regard to certain federally backed single-family and multifamily mortgage loans;
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  • Potential economic aid to the hotel and restaurant industries through direct loans and Small Business Administration loan programs; and
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  • Potential economic and tax benefits for certain property owners.
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Guerra | Days Law Group continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak along with government responses enacted to ameliorate the situation. We have highlighted the above provisions of the CARES Act because they may be relevant to businesses and consumers engaged in the real estate industry.


If you wish to learn more about the effects of the CARES Act on the real estate industry, do not hesitate to contact us. We are available via phone and email to answer any questions you may have.


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Stay informed with the latest Coronavirus updates. Our firm recommends using World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control for reliable information. Stay safe Houston!