LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) - With a spike in coronavirus cases statewide forcing authorities to reinstate restrictions, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday gave local governments the authority to halt renter evictions through September. Newsom signed an executive order which gives counties the green light to prevent property owners from evicting their tenants through Sept. 30. Under the county's moratorium, residential tenants are given up to 12 months after the moratorium expires to repay missed rent. Also last week, the L.A. City Council voted to use $100 million from the CARES Act to provide relief to residential tenants and landlords hurt by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants are eligible if they earn below 80% of the average median income. Once approved, either $1,000 for a month's rent or up to $2,000 per household will be paid directly to their landlords. In April, the L.A. City Council voted to move forward with a plan to freeze rent increases for a period of about one year for older apartments that are protected by the city's rent stabilization ordinance. instituted. Some things to consider: Is such legislation fair? Think about both tenants and landlords. What do you like, or dislike, about the renter protections? What, if anything, do you think was left out of the legislation? What more could have been included