Eviction Moratorium
At a glance
- What: Council motions pressing for eviction relief: a request that the administration activate a city-wide moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent, and a request that state legislators enact a one-year statewide moratorium.
- Where it stands: Both motions were adopted with no no votes: the city-wide request on September 9 and the statewide request on September 23. The motions are requests; the minutes do not show any city action.
- Next: Whether the administration acts.
Votes
- September 9: Council Member Jackson moved, Council Member Council seconded the city-wide request; 5 yes, 4 absent.
- September 23: Council Member Jackson moved, Council Member Kelly seconded the statewide request; 8 yes, Ramos absent.
Related: Tenant Brokerage Fee Ban.
Sources
- City Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Newark/meetings/2026/9/302222_M_Municipal_Council_26-09-09_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- City Council regular meeting minutes, September 23, 2026: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Newark/meetings/2026/9/302225_M_Municipal_Council_26-09-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Log
2026-09-23 - City Council
Adopted request for one-year statewide eviction moratorium.
2026-09-09 - City Council
Adopted request for city-wide eviction moratorium (5-0 with four absent).