Sec. 3. Eviction moratorium
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In the case of any disaster, the lessor of a covered dwelling that is located within the disaster area with respect to such disaster may not, during the moratorium period with respect to such area— make, or cause to be made, any filing with the court of jurisdiction to initiate a legal action to recover possession of the covered dwelling from the tenant for nonpayment of rent or other fees or charges; or charge fees, penalties, or other charges to the tenant related to such nonpayment of rent.
In the case of any disaster, the lessor of a covered dwelling unit that is located within the disaster area with respect to such disaster— may not require the tenant to vacate the covered dwelling unit before the date that is 30 days after the date on which the lessor provides the tenant with a notice to vacate; and may not issue a notice to vacate under paragraph
(1)until after the expiration of the moratorium period with respect to such area.