EVICTION DIVERSION PROGRAM

Federal protections against eviction are set to expire on Saturday and Michigan courts are preparing for an expected wave of landlord requests to kick out tenants who are behind in their rent.

A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in...

U-M researchers found that overall cases resulting in eviction orders decreased during the pandemic, boosted by Michigan’s Eviction Diversion Program.

"They need it absolutely now," Rohlman emphasized. We are getting calls every day from landlords and tenants who are behind, know they're behind and need help. "And then they also have to experience a COVID hardship," Rose explained. "So have been on unemployment, had a reduction in income, increased expenses or another financial hardship to be eligible for the program. "Rose added more than 50,000 households are expected to receive payment assistance, which could be as high as $10,000 dollars.

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan State House Development Authority (MSHDA) announced a $282 million rental assistance program meant to help tenants who are struggling due to the COVID pandemic avoid eviction. The program is also meant to ensure that landlords can recoup owed rent. The COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program replaces the Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) that MSHDA launched in July. Landlords or tenants can apply for CERA. Tenants and landlords can also apply through their local service agency.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration is taking action to support Michigan families, restaurants and small businesses among the COVID-19 pandemic. The Whitmer Administration plans to implement another liquor buyback program for restaurants and bars and partner with Michigan restaurants to allow SNAP benefits for prepared meals. It also announced another $2 million for the Eviction Diversion Program. Whitmer hints at possibility of resuming indoor dining at Michigan restaurantsAs we head into another Michigan winter, I’ll continue to do everything I can to support our families and small businesses.

Older adults over 60, those with a disability, including those who receive Social Security Income (SSI), and people experiencing homelessness are among those eligible to use food assistance at partner restaurants. This includes a liquor buy-back program for restaurants and bars, and an eviction diversion plan. A new Restaurant Meal Program will allow eligible food assistance recipients to use benefits to buy restaurant meals. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is opening the program for restaurants to enroll. Grants of up to $20,000 will be made available to small businesses across the state that need support this winter.

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CBS Detroit – Starting Monday the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is giving aid to landlords who have three or more tenants in the pre-trial phases of eviction through the state’s Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). According to an article by the Detroit Free Press, MSHDA is taking applications from landlords in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Ingham, and Kent counties. Only landlords should apply through MSHDA if their tenants haven’t done so through other local housing agencies. Under the state’s EDP program, landlords can receive 90% of tenant’s back rent, based on their income, in a one-time payment as long as they forgive all late fees and penalties. Information from the Detroit Free Press contributed to this report.

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West Bloomfield Man Charged In Execution-Style Killing Of 6-Year-Old Boy, 2 OthersA 37-year-old West Bloomfield has been charged with killing a 6-year-old boy and two others, that stemmed over drugs and money according to police. MSHDA Streamlines Process For Landlords With Tenants Facing EvictionThe Michigan State Housing Development Authority is giving aid to landlords who have three or more tenants in the pre-trial phases of eviction through the state's Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). Southfield Public Library Closed For Cleaning After Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19Southfield Public Library is closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Michigan Supreme Court Confirms Whitmer's Orders Are OutThe Michigan Supreme Court decided Monday its rulings striking down the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor are immediate. Police: 1 Man Killed, Another Critical After Detroit Double ShootingDetroit police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and left one man in critical condition.

MSHDA Streamlines Process For Landlords With Tenants Facing EvictionThe Michigan State Housing Development Authority is giving aid to landlords who have three or more tenants in the pre-trial phases of eviction through the state's Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). Southfield Public Library Closed For Cleaning After Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19Southfield Public Library is closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Michigan Reports 1,237 New Covid-19 Cases, 30 Deaths TuesdayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 1,237 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 30 deaths Tuesday. Michigan Supreme Court Confirms Whitmer's Orders Are OutThe Michigan Supreme Court decided Monday its rulings striking down the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor are immediate. Police: 1 Man Killed, Another Critical After Detroit Double ShootingDetroit police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and left one man in critical condition.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Every day about 56 more people in Kent County apply for help paying back rent to prevent being evicted. The staggering figures come from the Salvation Army Kent County. The state tasked the nonprofit in July with distributing just over $2.8 million to county residents facing eviction notices. Those above 50 percent AMI aren’t eligible for future rent help through this program but may be covered by others. She also recommended that people facing eviction talk with their landlord about their situation and the rent relief program.

DETROIT – Michigan’s eviction moratorium officially expired, leaving hundreds or potentially thousands of of families at risk of being put out of their homes if they can’t afford to pay rent. In an effort to ease some of the strain, the city of Detroit was able to extend that moratorium for its residents. “If you’re working, you’ve got one set of options, but if you’re unemployed, the options change,” said Rodney Watts. Gretchen Whitmer’s statewide moratorium on evictions expired, the 36th District Court announced it would be extending that moratorium in the city of Detroit until Aug. 15. Duggan urged residents in need to visit the official Detroit Eviction Prevention Resources website.

The Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) is being administered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) in collaboration with Michigan Supreme Court and Department of Health and Human Services. When the Michigan-wide moratorium on evictions is lifted on July 16, 2020, the Eviction Diversion Programs (EDP) will begin. Q2: How is the Eviction Diversion Program being funded? Q4: I am a landlord; how does the Eviction Diversion Program impact me? Tenants whose back rent is not completely covered by the Eviction Diversion Program will be entered into manageable payment plans.

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 62,695 as of Friday, including 5,888 deaths, state officials report. Friday’s update represents an increase of 389 confirmed cases and two additional deaths. Thursday’s total was 62,306 confirmed cases and 5,886 deaths. The cumulative data under the new reporting system includes cases from January 1, 2020 through June 23, 2020. Gretchen Whitmer confirmed to Local 4 that the rest of the state won’t be moving to phase five of her coronavirus (COVID-19) reopening plan this week.

Michigan’s ban on evictions amid the coronavirus pandemic has been extended until July 15. Gretchen Whitmer’s order to temporarily ban evictions was set to expire June 30, but on Friday her office announced she signed Executive Order 2020-134 to extend the temporary suspension of evictions until July 15. Tenants whose back rent is not completely covered by the Eviction Diversion Program will be entered into manageable payment plans facilitated by Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020-17, according to Whitmer’s office. The program was created following the passage of Senate Bill 690, which passed unanimously out of both the Michigan House and Senate on June 17. The legislation appropriated $60 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for the creation of a rental assistance program to assist tenants and landlords after the eviction moratorium concludes.