Discover how the RHRC is making a real difference for families in crisis. This recent feature by TMJ4 highlights the vital support and services we provide to help prevent eviction and stabilize housing.
Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes, we all need a little extra support. Whether it’s finding food assistance, affordable housing, healthcare services, or financial aid, getting connected to the right resources can feel overwhelming. That’s where FindHelp.org steps in—a powerful tool designed to make accessing help simple and stress-free.
Are you a current Berrada Properties tenant facing financial hardship? If your rent is more than five days late or if you are unable to pay next month’s rent, putting you at risk of eviction, the Berrada Properties Tenant Eviction Diversion Program offers several options to help you stay in your home or avoid an eviction on your record.
At the Rental Housing Resource Center, we believe that every story matters. We are excited to announce our new Client Spotlight series, where we will feature the incredible journeys of our clients and how our center has made a difference in their lives.
Are you ready to take control of your rental experience and become a savvy tenant? Our free online course, “How to Be a Savvy Tenant,” created by Rental Housing Resource Center and Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, is designed to empower renters with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the rental market confidently.
Navigating housing instability can be stressful, but the Housing Stability Program (HSP) is here to help eligible Milwaukee residents regain stability and peace of mind. At HSP, we are committed to supporting individuals and families by addressing housing-related financial burdens and ensuring long-term housing security.
On Thursday, August 26th, the Supreme Court ruled to end the eviction moratorium that was set to expire in October.
The CDC has extended the national eviction moratorium through September. Tenants and landlords will have additional time to apply for and receive rent assistance funds. Tenants protected by the current Eviction Protection Declaration are included in the extended moratorium.
The eviction moratorium has ended and my tenant is behind on rent. I’m considering eviction. What can I do?
I’m a tenant. The eviction moratorium has ended and I cannot pay my rent. What can I do?
If you’re a renter with court for eviction this summer, Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Eviction Defense Project may be able to help.
The Wisconsin Moratorium on utility shut offs ended on April 15, 2021. If you are behind in utility payments, your service provider may disconnect your utilities. You can prevent utility shut offs by contacting your service provider and by utilizing Energy Assistance. Call (414) 270-4653 for help!
Watch this video to learn about the Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center – who we are and how we are changing Milwaukee’s rental housing system.
Learn about Hope House from Wendy Weckler, the Executive Director at Hope House. RHRC co-partners, including Hope House, collectively administered $13 million in rent assistance in 5 months in 2020. These payments enabled tenants and landlords to avoid eviction and to maintain stable housing.
Over the past two decades, the percentage of renter households that spend at least half their income on housing has grown from 21% to 30%. The #COVID19 pandemic made it even harder for families to keep up with rent payments. The RHRC connects tenants experiencing financial hardship with trusted resources to prevent eviction. In this video, hear from Maricela Gaona, the Eviction Prevention Specialist at the Milwaukee County Housing Division.
Raphael Ramos coordinates the Eviction Defense Project at Legal Action of Wisconsin. Attorneys like Raphael meet RHRC clients’ legal needs, providing in-court representation, brief legal consultations, and document drafting.
Community Advocates is one of nine co-partners that comprise the Rental Housing Resource Center. Community Advocates provides a broad array of housing services, including access to rent assistance, case management and tenant-landlord communication. Their work directly supports the RHRC’s mission: to connect people to housing resources – regardless of age, race, gender, family situation, or housing history.
Colleen Foley, Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, speaks to the collaboration between RHRC co-partners. In June 2020, Milwaukee County evictions were filed at a rate 42% higher than eviction filings in June 2019. Eviction filings are expected increase explosively when the CDC eviction moratorium expires. Tenants can connect with experienced attorneys from The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee at the RHRC to prepare for a court date.
In this video, learn about how #housingstability is beneficial to landlords, too. Heiner Giese, who represents the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, makes a case for landlords’ support of eviction prevention efforts.
Landlord-tenant mediation is a key tool in eviction diversion in Milwaukee. This video features Amy Koltz from Mediate Wisconsin (known locally as Mediate Milwaukee). Mediate Wisconsin is one of 9 co-partners of the RHRC, who collaborate to meet the complex and varied needs tenants at risk of eviction.
Resources at the RHRC are meant to protect families from one of the worst-case-scenario of housing instability: homelessness. By connecting people at risk of homelessness to housing services, we can offer a point of #stability through which they can address other issues like employment, health, and education. This video features Emily Kenny from Impact Inc., which provides a 24-hour central access point for information and assistance to critical community resources that help people at risk of becoming homeless or those experiencing homelessness.
This video features RHRC co-partner, the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services or “DNS.”
You have probably heard about the national Eviction Moratorium. The Moratorium is like a ban, which temporarily stops evictions. The Eviction Moratorium was issued in September 2020 by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and will be in effect through June 30, 2021. However, the ban does not protect all renters and it is not automatic.
Relocating into a new rental unit is normally a difficult process, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it even more challenging. In the State of Wisconsin, Commercial Real Estate is an essential business and many rental companies offer apartment tours at this time. When you leave your home to tour a rental unit, please follow these safety recommendations from Milwaukee County: stay 6 feet away from other people, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds as often as possible, sneeze into your elbow, refrain from shaking hands, and wear a face mask.
