Sec. 2. Eviction moratorium

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In the case of any disaster, the lessor, landlord, or owner, including any individual with a legal right to pursue eviction or a possessory action, of a covered dwelling that is located within the disaster area with respect to such disaster may not, during the eviction 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; charge fees, penalties, or other charges to the tenant related to such nonpayment of rent; increase the amount charged for rental of the dwelling, including by recouping such increased rent through fees or charges after the conclusion of such period; in any manner prevent the tenant of the dwelling, if such tenant has temporarily relocated, from returning to the dwelling and re-establishing occupancy or require the tenant to be re-screened to determine any eligibility for such occupancy; or remove or cause the removal of a tenant from a covered dwelling.

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— require the tenant to vacate the covered dwelling before the date that is 30 days after the date on which the lessor provides the tenant with a notice to vacate; and issue a notice to vacate under paragraph

(1)until after the expiration of the eviction moratorium period with respect to such area.