he federal eviction moratorium became effective September 2020 and its scheduled to end June 31, 2021, after numerous extensions.The most recent extension was sponsored by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) under the Section 26(4) of Public Health Service Act (PHSA), after the federal law ban expired.The impact of this moratorium has simultaneously created feelings of both relief/support and burden/economic uncertainty.The CDC moratorium applies only to tenants who are not paying rent, who are being evicted for nonpayment of rent.However, qualifying breaches like criminal conduct, property destruction, and willful negligent that increases the risk of harm to other residents and/or property,are subject to immediate eviction.Many small and moderate sized businesses have experienced economic strain mainly based on the broad application of the law that seeks to safeguard our public health but one of its effects is dismantling businesses.In response Realtor trade associations have began to file suits to end the moratorium.

This week we will reviewthe attached articleregarding the recent PHSA extension and the case ofAlabama Association of Realtors v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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(1) Provide a ethical justificationsupportingSection 26(4) of the Public Health Act(Greater Good Ethical Theory)

(2) How should impacted realtors and realtors be supported?What three part criteria would you prescribe to determine support eligibility for impacted landlords?