Federal and local eviction bans during Covid-19, including those signed by President Trump, severely impacted landlords — especially small property owners — by enabling widespread rent nonpayment. Although meant to protect tenants, these policies led to long-term financial strain, disinvestment in rental housing, and a surge in tenant-friendly laws that discourage new housing development. Critics argue that unless reforms are made, these measures will worsen the housing shortage and drive rents even higher.
Source: https://www.city-journal.org/article/covid-eviction-bans-landlords-tenants-laws-trump
