Today was the last day of Governor Eric Holcomb's moratorium on evictions in the state of Indiana.
Hoosiers.
Hunter, now that the moratorium has expired and the senate has recessed without a stimulus deal ... many local families are struggling to pay their rent.
But one attorney i spoke with today says there are still programs out there for you.
"this is a potential housing crisis."
The end of the moratorium on utilities and evictions has the potential to put thousands on the streets.
Attorney andrew thomas with indiana legal services says landlords can start legally evicting tenants sooner than you may think.
"as of next week, courts will be able to start evicting people from their homes."for some hoosiers, facing homelessness during a pandemic is a harsh reality thomas says it's important to know your rights.."they have to actually be evicted by a court order.
They can't simply post something on the door and ask the tenant to leave."
With everything that has happened in 2020, it's easy to get discouraged but thomas wants to put things into perspective for tenants.
"because of the pandemic they haven't been able to pay their rent and these are some of the programs we have out there to try to help those folks out."programs like: brightpoint, ready to rent, indiana legal services and the fort wayne housing authority are all willing and able to lend a hoosier a helping hand during this hard time.
Fort wayne resident rick miller says it's tough for both parties involved."both the tenants and the landlords.
Everybody is put in a tough situation because of the pandemic.
I just wish this was over.
Everybody does.
I sincerely wish good things on everybody, i hope they find support groups and find a way."
In fort wayne, i'm brianna dahlquist.
Fox 55 news.
If you or someone you know is facing an eviction, please
Hoosiers struggling to make rent payments for July won’t have to worry about getting evicted, at least for a couple of weeks.