The city of Santa Monica extended its moratorium on residential and commercial evictions to June 30, city officials announced Thursday.

The order also extends from six to twelve months the time tenants have to pay rent they were unable to pay. City spokesperson Constance Farrell said the city extended the moratorium and deadline in response to the deep economic impacts of COVID-19 and public health projections that indicate people will be required to remain at home.

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