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COVID-19 Rent and Mortgage Payment Suspension and Forgiveness Act

This bill aims to suspend rent and mortgage payments during the COVID-19 emergency and forgive accrued debts from this period. It also establishes relief funds for landlords and lenders to compensate for lost income, and an affordable housing acquisition fund.
Key points
Suspends residential rent and mortgage payments until April 1, 2022, without fines, fees, or negative credit score impact.
Forgives all residential rent and mortgage debt accrued from March 13, 2020, through April 1, 2022, with no credit score impact.
Establishes Landlord and Lender Relief Funds to reimburse for suspended/forgiven payments, with conditions like rent freezes and anti-discrimination rules.
Creates an Affordable Housing Acquisition Fund to help eligible entities purchase multifamily housing for affordable use.
Allows individuals to take legal action against lessors or mortgagees who violate these rights, with potential damages and fines.
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Additional Information
Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2021
Print number: HR 1847
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Process start date: 2021-03-11