A temporary statewide moratorium on eviction proceedings began Aug. 10 and will remain in effect through Monday, Sept. 7, putting a halt to any eviction proceedings related to the failure to pay rent, Gov. Ralph Northam announced.Northam requested this moratorium in a letter to Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald Lemons on July 24.“Today’s decision comes at a time when we are still battling this public health crisis and need all Virginians to maintain safe, stable housing,” Northam said on Aug. 7. “As the ongoing Congressional stalemate leaves hundreds of thousands of Virginians without federal housing protection or unemployment relief, this is a critical step towards keeping families safely in their homes. I am grateful to the Virginia Supreme Court for granting this order, and I look forward to working with the General Assembly this month to develop more permanent legislative protections for Virginia homeowners and tenants.” On June 29, Northam launched the Virginia Rent and ...