For those events that require in-person services to take place at the property, this Health and Safety Acknowledgment (Form COVID-HSA) can be completed by and provided to anyone who intends to physically be present at the property. A licensee can provide it to a potential seller or landlord before a listing appointment or a private property showing, it can be given to a photographer or an inspector who intends to visit; any and all occupants and visitors (such as inspectors, appraisers and contractors) can fill out the form to demonstrate to the others that, as far as they are aware, they do not have current risk factors that could indicate a higher possibility of COVID-19 infection.
Be sure to review Real Estate in the Age of COVID-19: Suggested Best Practices.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced yesterday its plan to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2. All Pennsylvanians will be eligible to schedule vaccination appointments beginning April 19, however eligibility does not guarantee immediate availability.
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On March 29, the U.S. Center for Disease Control extended its eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021. No substantive changes to the eviction moratorium were made with this latest extension.
Read MorePAR has continued to update its resource section regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Our recommendation – consistent with the CDC guidance and amended Pennsylvania order – is that real estate licensees should continue to wear masks when interacting with clients regardless of the setting.
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Federal and state income tax filing due dates were both extended last week but these extensions do not apply to the estimated tax payments that are due on April 15, 2021.
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More than half of recent respondents in a recent survey said their moving and/or buying plans have been impacted in the last year due to the pandemic.
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The purpose of the Emergency Rental Assistance program is to provide assistance to renters, landlords and utility providers who have been affected by the pandemic and economic insecurity.
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