Renters who have taken in people displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires now have some eviction protections due to a new executive order. The new order, from Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday, Jan. 17, prohibits landlords from evicting tenants who violate an occupancy provision of their lease because they are sheltering at least one person due to the ongoing emergency. “At a time when so many have been suddenly displaced, we need more housing and shelter than ever,” Newsom said in a statement. “Opening your place of residence to help shelter those in need is not only encouraged and generous, but deserves to be protected.” The order does not prohibit landlords from enforcing other lease terms, particularly those that deal with criminal activity or property damage, according to the governor’s office. The recent order is in effect until March 8. Friday’s executive order is just the latest in a series issued by the governor in the aftermath of the fires. Most have dealt with housing, from fast-tracking the building of temporary structures to prohibiting Los Angeles County landlords from evicting a tenant and then re-letting that unit at a higher price. Related Articles Politics | LA sports teams hand out clothing, supplies to fire victims Politics | Here’s where victims of the Los Angeles-area wildfires can get help Politics | Eaton fire victim Evelyn McClendon loved faith, family and scary movies Politics | Amid fire recovery, lessons may linger from Riordan’s ‘say-sorry-later’ Northridge quake mantra Politics | Arthur Simoneau, who lived for the great outdoors, killed in Palisades fire at home he built